Troy Knecht is in the midst of marathoning for mental health, literally running laps around Pemberton, to run 7 marathons, and raise awareness that it's okay not to be okay, and to raise funds to make counselling more available for men, through the Sea to Sky Community Services Society. Troy, after his first 2 days … Continue reading Troy Knecht’s marathon has a few days left to remind us that it’s okay not to be okay and make sure men have access to help when they ask for it

So, we're eight days into April, and unlike more than a hundred of you keeners, I have not ridden my bike for at least 30 minutes for the last 7 days in a row. This was entirely predictable. Regardless, I am still proudly participating in PORCA's 30x30 challenge, because it (and the possibility of winning … Continue reading What I love about PORCA’s 30×30 Challenge

They say that you can be assured that it's time to plant your seeds directly in the ground when you can sit your naked bum comfortably on the earth - that means the soil is warm enough for your little sprouts-to-be. Planting signals from nature can be more nuanced than the bum-test. Another sign of … Continue reading Signs of spring, that slither and skitter and seek the sun

I've had an inner debate going on for the past year... The affirmative team has been arguing that the COVID-19 virus is here to teach us something. The negative team has taken the stance that it's silly to attribute any kind of intention or intelligence to a virus, or to grand forces behind it, and … Continue reading April is mindfulness month at the Library. Tonight kicks off with Mindful Eating with Jess Turner

Here's what the science says: want to be happier? You need more birdsong in your life. According to a recent study published in Science Daily, "Europeans are particularly satisfied with their lives if their immediate surroundings host a high species of diversity." Joel Methorst, a doctoral researcher at the Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre, … Continue reading Hairy woodpecker vs downy woodpecker: can you tell them apart?

The Pemberton Secondary School Theatre Company is proud to present The 1930's Odyssey, inspired by O Brother where Art Thou? The Pemberton Secondary School Theatre Company is proud to present The 1930's Odyssey, inspired by the Cohen Brothers Classic film - O Brother where Art Thou? The Performance is recorded from the Maury Young Arts … Continue reading Virtual theatre for a really awesome night in: get your tickets now to PSS Theatre Company’s April performance

You probably have a seasonal ritual at this time of year - admiring the bulbs, raking your favourite trail, stockpiling chocolate or painting eggs. One of mine has become a ditch clean-up in front of our place. Once the snow melts, and a year's worth of garbage, plastic, McDonalds' wrappers and empties are revealed, kiddo … Continue reading Pitch In and refresh the ditch

On Thursday, April 8th, from 6 - 7:15pm, join Village of Pemberton Staff and representatives from the Community Energy Association to talk about how to tackle Climate Change in our community. Learn how you can be part of the solution and Have Your Say to help us develop a local Community Climate Action Plan. Register … Continue reading Let’s Talk Climate Action – Public Information Session, Thursday April 8, 6pm

The Joffre Lakes Visitor-Use Strategy was Developed by B.C.’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, in conjunction with the Lil’wat and N’Quatqua Nations, to manage the growing number of visitors to the park and protect its natural and cultural features.  The Strategy proposes to limit daily visitation to the park through free day-use passes, … Continue reading Joffre Lakes Visitor Use Strategy accepts feedback up to April 4