The story of Th'owxiya or "the Wild Woman of the Woods" is a well-known First Nations tale told in Aboriginal communities across Canada. The Squamish version of the story is shared in this video by the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre On Sunday February 18, Arts Whistler presents Th'owxiya: The Hungry Feast Dish, at Maury Young … Continue reading Axis Theatre and Arts Whistler present Th’owxiya The Hungry Feast Dish, February 18, 5pm
Snow in the alpine hit early September, so Dave Steers headed up Whistler Blackcomb, out of the valley, to get a closer look. I wasn't sure if one marmot was running in circles around me or if I was encountering different ones but everyone says there are lots and lots of them this summer, way more … Continue reading Marmots take over the mountains, Photo of the Week for 13 September wtih Dave Steers
After competing in a few triathlons last year and watching IRONMAN roll into town, Wellness Almanac contributor Gary Martin said, "what the heck", (after all, he had all the shiny gear), and signed up for the 2014 IronMan. As if that weren't an epic enough mission to tackle, he and four other Iron Men have … Continue reading Event: IRONMAN Canada 2014 Community Presentation, Thursday, 7pm
The Spirit Within Festival is back for the second year in a row with many different programs for all ages. Some highlights for families over the weekend: Thursday September 26th Vancouver Aquarium Aquazone Are you curious about the Salish Sea? You and your family can learn more about marine invertebrates that live in our shared … Continue reading Event: The Spirit Within Festival, Sept 26-29
I want to share some of the responses to Nick Davies' column here on the Wellness Almanac, because this blog was conceived in order to provide a forum to slowly bridge the divide between two communities, a divide that deepens with every stereotype that is replayed. Cindy and Mo said it well in their letter … Continue reading Another response to Nick Davies’ column
12 years ago, a Whistler guy named Dave Clark decided to shave his head to raise money for kids with cancer. I put a note in the Whistler Blackcomb employee newsletter, thinking I could rally a few other people to get involved, we could all raise $100. Then Mike Varrin phoned. He said, “I don’t … Continue reading Shout Out: Elizabeth Pierre is balding for dollars
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