The Community Alcohol Policy for Pemberton, Lil’wat Nation and Squamish Lillooet Regional District Area C is now ready for community review and comment. It is posted in full under the News: Community Alcohol Policy tab. You can also download the draft here - Final Draft Community Alcohol Policy WoC Winds of Change invites community members … Continue reading Community Feedback Requested by June 25: Community Alcohol Policy for Pemberton, Lil’wat Nation and SLRD Area C
As summer approaches, I would like to touch on the subject of water. It is widely recognized that, especially this time of year, we need lots of water for our bodies to function properly. I don't need to remind you of that. I would, however, like to take about the detrimental effects of consuming the … Continue reading Wellness: Crystal Clear
I saw another young neighbour downtown with a head scarf on to hide the hair loss of cancer chemotherapy. That makes 3 in the last few months. I think that's a high incidence in a town of 2000 residents and it makes me sad, frustrated and angry. According to the Canadian Cancer Society almost half … Continue reading F*ck Cancer and F*ck Complacency about Crimes Against the Environment
The action starts at 11:00am on Saturday with the Nimby 50 bike race. This epic cross country mountain bike race race has become a fast favourite with some of the best riders in Canada, and this year’s event will not disappoint. There is a new section in the Mosquito Lake area, and a revised route … Continue reading TrailWatch: Three Ways to Get Into Gear – Ride, Build, Cheer
All it took was a weekend away to remind me how inspiring I find this region. And when Mt Currie and the cherry trees in bloom and the random snake sightings and the swelling seasonal creeks don't do it, all I have to do is ask a fellow-creative... and BOOM. Inspiration-injection. The latest artist to … Continue reading Work In Progress: Amy Hazeldine
"Transformative" is a nice euphemism for the holy-heck-my-head-is-spinning-what-just-happened experience that is new parenthood. It might help to realise that everyone is on the rollercoaster and there are resources and support out there. This session targets families and peer support workers. There will be an additional session offered to healthcare providers in the afternoon of May … Continue reading Got baby shock? Free session for new parents – May 26, 11am-1pm
There's an International Day for Pretty Much Everything these days. So I figured, after Maxine Joseph-Bruce shared this awesome post, why can't we just declare it Give a Hug Day. How else is a person meant to accomplish any personal growth?
The Whistler Wellness Fair now in its 11th year has a wonderful feel and flow that promotes interaction with the visitors and the vendors. Tables invite you to come close, ask questions and sample. Local and out of province participants let you see what's new and what's working in the health and wellness fields. If … Continue reading Event: Whistler Wellness Fair, May 25, Sunday, 11-5pm
Last November I had the pleasure of attending Zoya Jiwa's Simply You presentation at the Winds of Change Wellness Gathering with my tweenager. It was an awesome afternoon where we explored our definitions of beauty, talked with strangers about our inner hopes and learnt how to appreciate the important people in our lives. The session … Continue reading On gratitude, parenthood and Zoya Jiwa
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