Spring migration and the Townsend’s Solitaire: Bird watch with John Tschopp

Here in Pemberton Valley, spring migration is in full swing, reports John Tschopp. The Yellow rumped Warblers move in waves. Purple Finches and White-crowned Sparrows sing all day long. The Swallows scout for a nest hole. Today a rare visitor was with the Robins in our yard. A Townsend's Solitaire spent the afternoon with us. … Continue reading Spring migration and the Townsend’s Solitaire: Bird watch with John Tschopp

What Will You Let Sink?

I’ve been tidying up lately-getting rid of seldom used items and generally removing trash from as many places as I might find it. On daily walks, I carry a bag with me to collect whatever I can carry. I’m saddened by the garbage and the more I dwell on the disregard for the landscape, the … Continue reading What Will You Let Sink?

All Candidates Meeting for the BC election, at the Community Centre, Wed April 26, 7pm – 9pm

In preparation for the May 9 provincial election, the Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce is hosting an All Candidates Meeting on Wednesday, April 26th at The Pemberton and District Community Centre from 7pm to 9 pm. It’s time to meet the men and women who want to represent you in Victoria as MLA for … Continue reading All Candidates Meeting for the BC election, at the Community Centre, Wed April 26, 7pm – 9pm

Familiar Sights: Connie Sobchak discovers what you can see when you let go of the need to see and just let your eyes go soft

Some days it seems like there are no creatures stirring; yesterday was not one of those days. Still, it required some vigilance and patience to really see something. For example, most days we might ignore the black capped chickadee because we see and hear it regularly. Fortunately though, Gary glanced up as one flitted over … Continue reading Familiar Sights: Connie Sobchak discovers what you can see when you let go of the need to see and just let your eyes go soft