Stories

Out for a … Hike – McKenzie Bight

story and photos by Scottee Giles -  Our West Coast lifestyle is abundantly evident at the McKenzie Bight parking area where, on a Saturday morning in the middle of winter, locals are piling out of vehicles in toques and hiking boots, donning backpacks, waterproof gear, nordic walking poles, or trail running hydration. With a typical

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NIȽ TU,O: in the beginning – NIȽ TU,O Launches New Online Learning Resource To Aid In Coast Salish Language Preservation

by Katharina Stocker | photos courtesy NIȽ TU,O Child & Family Services -  A new section on the NIȽ TU,O website now provides an easy-to-use resource to learn basic Coast Salish words and phrases. Language is the foundation of Coast Salish culture; containing aspects of worldview, values, stories, history and teachings. As such, this new

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Going Green – Leafy Invaders

by Tina Kelly -  The region is set to experience a dramatic shift in temperatures along with a flurry of the white stuff. Or so the forecast stands as I tap this out on my keyboard. Hardly a scene where one plots and plans out their yard and garden. Yet as a planner by nature,

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From the Kitchen – It Takes Two

by Joan Saunders | photos by Kathryn Alvarez Photography -  It's not always easy figuring out a lovely, little special dessert. Many of my favourite recipes involve creating large, three-layer cakes or baking massive pans of slices and bars. While it's usually fabulous to have some leftovers to share (and no one seems to complain),

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