According to the David Suzuki Foundation: “Seventy percent of Canadian youth spends an hour or less playing outside each day, and more than seven hours in front of a screen. And yet, countless studies tell us that time outside makes children healthier, happier, more focused, more creative, more generous and, of course, better environmental stewards.” … Continue reading Subscription: Nature
Well here it is: the annual sinking feeling that the overly-worshipped scales of work-life balance are tilted heavily to the side of stress, over-work, and bone-tiredness. Pretty certain the situation is not unique to farming and no-one requires elaboration on the actual sensations? If by some chance you don’t know what I am talking about, … Continue reading Pemberton’s favourite farmer strikes again: Anna Helmer wants you to whack some weeds, by hand, even if you’re worn out. Even then.
You know that little safety notice in the back of the airplane seat, that you probably never read, and hope to never need? A month ago, my partner texted me at work to say he was still flush with adrenaline. Our two year old had choked on his lunch, and Dave had to pound … Continue reading Take 2 minutes to read this today. 5 Ways you can save a baby’s life.
On July 26, I had the chance to spend the day at the Whistler Ironman Canada race. This was my third year taking part in the Whistler Ironman Canada day on some level and it didn't disappoint. Year one I had the privilege of supporting and cheering on (along side her hilarious and adorable mother … Continue reading The spirit and magic of Ironman
She doesn't have a column in the Question anymore, but Anna Helmer keeps getting voted one of Pemberton's favourite writers, so I offered her some space on the Wellness Almanac. Knowing that so many people appreciate her witty wordcraft, I'm stoked that 1. she agreed, 2. she whipped off this piece on the forthcoming Slow … Continue reading Guest post: Slow Food Cycle’s retiring co-founder Anna Helmer gets excited about actually riding this year
Someone asked me to rifle through the rust last week and chip off some memories about how Slow Food Cycle got started. I’m starting to think it might have been Linda Welsh’s fault. For this reason alone: sticky buns. In the time before Pemberton had a weekly Farmers Market, or Mile One Eating House, where … Continue reading Column: Honour Stands and Organic Roadside Attractions
There's an inspiring creative project I stumbled upon, conceived by an equally inspiring artist, called the 100 Days of Making, that has planted a little seed in my "oh my, I do not have enough time to do the BIG things I really want to do..." mind. Big things (write novel, become President of the … Continue reading 100 Days of anything starts with One
I've been using apple cider vinegar in lieu of hair conditioner for about 2 years, albeit a little sheepishly. You know how easy it is to tar those hippy dippies who use baking soda deoderant and patchouli oil, but are actually kind of stinky? I don't want to smell like I'm making a political statement. … Continue reading Pantry staple: Apple Cider Vinegar
Polek Rybcyznski captured this earlier in the week in one of the few openings in the smoke cover, and even though the inversion has lifted this weekend, I think it's still important to remember what it was like to spend a week under Wildlife Smoke Advisory. Not because I have any desire to wallow … Continue reading All eyes on the sky. A photo moment for July 12 with Polek Rybcyznski
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