Since I first met her, before Slow Food Cycle Sunday was even a gleam in our eyes, Anna Helmer has been the most vocal advocate for farmland, for honouring and protecting it, for preventing it from development, because, how could you not want to eat food that is grown in such a beautiful place? It … Continue reading Slow Food Cycle Sunday – the documentary series

Last week, the IPCC's sixth assessment of climate change was released, and it's frankly terrifying. Which honestly just feels like a lot to take in, after living with COVID-19 for almost two years, and a summer of heat domes and wildfires, residential school revelations, Afghanistan, insurgencies, police brutality, all the upheaval. It's like, really, MORE? … Continue reading Wading through the waste, and the despair

Some people swear that a hot cup of tea is actually cooling on a hot day. I say to them, enjoy that. I would rather stand in front of the freezer, myself. (Moment of silence to acknowledge the genius of Stella Turner, who put her full face helmet in the fridge to cool it off, … Continue reading Zero in on a heatwave with frozen awesomeness

Friday is Pemberton's Market Day, so do what Line Gillespie does, to help further your Zero Waste lifestyle and shop the Farmers Market! This is what I purchased from the farmers market today. I only buy food that isn’t in plastic. I also handed back the cardboard container that housed the tomatoes so they could … Continue reading Zero Waste tip from Line Gillespie: shop the Farmers Market!

There is literally no area of my life where I feel qualified or competent enough to tell someone else what to do. I sat in on several sessions as a trainee lawyer, that made it apparent that that career path, advising people with a combination of common sense and legal know-how, was not for me. … Continue reading Zero Waste tips – why I almost didn’t share my summer heat wave survival treats

Thanks to Vanessa LaFontaine at the SLRD for sharing waste reduction tips as part of this week's Zero Waste focus... For more, follow the Zero in on Waste SLRD Facebook page, where she constantly shares inspiration and ideas. "If zero waste is intimidating to you, if it sounds like more a chore, start with achievable … Continue reading Don’t reach so high… little steps towards Zero Waste

Thanks to Line Gillespie for sharing this tip on living a Zero Waste lifestyle. Check out Grounded Groceries in Squamish! (Anyone else got great sources for buying naked or uppackaged groceries?)I now shop for my dried goods at Grounded groceries in Squamish. No garbage packaging  waste. I buy only veggies and fruits not in bags. … Continue reading Zero Waste tip from Line Gillespie: connect your health with the health of the planet

Five minutes after I asked people to share their Zero Waste tips, my email pinged with an offering from local mama, foodie and award-winning art director, Amelie Legare. Amelie has won a copy of the Zero Waste Chef book and a reusable bag courtesy of the SLRD! My best waste prevention tip is collecting all … Continue reading Zero Waste quick tip, from Amelie Legare: keep your scraps

a guest post from the Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council You’ve likely heard someone describe a plant as a weed, native, non-native or invasive. But you may have struggled to determine which of these plants are friendly or otherwise. Well, the Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council is here to help! Weed: A plant … Continue reading Friendly vs. Invasive Plants: What is the difference?

Sufferance by Thomas King. Jeremiah Kemp is a man of few words, actually, make that no words. He literally doesn’t have a spoken line in the book. A uniquely talented man, Jeremiah AKA the Forecaster, detects patterns that very few can. His employer for the last 30 years was the Locken Group, a giant multinational … Continue reading Brennan’s Picks: Sufferance by Thomas King