What's in it for me? WHY RESIST GRAVITY? We are all moving forward in humanity. What is my spark? Lets get in tune with what our hearts are telling us. Strain to hear, really lean into the silence, to hear the small sound of the triangle amid the orchestra. Do you have a tendancy to lean uphill? Are you carving a more difficult path? Not all of us are Trail blazers or pioneers but we all have a self determined little part to play. Jill Brocklehurst Booth from Campbell River's centre for inspired living has a tendancy to get lost. In "let my people surf" a book writen by someone who is a self described reluctant business man/outdoor enthusiast known for breaking every rule. We get on swimmingly, might be because she has so many books to review and recommended. Sich as a beautiful constraint by Adam Morgan. Do i have a need for control, to know, to see aspects of life, to be recognized for excellence? I feel as though i am trying to gind a way that isnt there, but that's ok too. Am i more creative introvert or social status driven extrovert? Do you think there is only one right way or is it more nuanced with a infinite number of ways. Beyond bandaids we explore & co-create a pragmatic utopia weaving together the bits of our own story.

The U4C project has been a long time coming. What started as a connecting road between the remote villages of Tahsis and Zeballos has become an economic development journey. Over the last 30 years much relationship building and understanding of the specific concerns for every stake holder have been explored. There has been many peaks and valley's. But adapting to the pivots of process and permiting is how we get to where we are going. Looking forward to the day when we can all meet on the summit. Thanks to everyone who could attend our meeting on November 29, especially but not limited, to Mark Tatchell, Mayor Martin Davis, Mayor Julie Colborne, Adrian O'Connor, Shannon Carlow, Bridget Horel, Sarah Audet, Kira Marshall, Jonathan Binnington and Robert Van Der Zalm. To once again gather with directors, to see the multitude of ways that we worked together, to really enjoy the view from the top. Thanks to everyone involved over the years and the future partners, yet to get involved, in the multi use trail, society and backroad culture that we live, work and play in. Appreciate your interest and involvement in our regional trail society. Please reach out to unityfourcommunities.wordpress.com or [email protected] with inquiries. We are also on both Facebook and Instagram, feel free to reach out anytime with questions or comments.

A Ptarmigan press, tale of regional history, the back cover reads. "What was it like to live and work in the instant town of gold river British Columbia when the economy flourished abd its pulp mill operated around the clock? And, as the ole mill site now gives way yo demolition, what interesting aspects of those times still remain in the people and community? This book is a honest, ground- level look at that through cultural landscapes. Chuck Syme has lived in Gold river since 1979. When his job at the Gold River pulp mill ended in 1999 he retrained as a historical interpreter. Remembering what he personally experienced, interviews with old-timers, and simply living where he has for many years Chuck offers a unique perspective in an enjoyable light read."

Gold river 200 motor cycle rally. Tulip diagrams. Route books, navigation, commercially available apps. Off camber corners, rough roads, not a speed race. Way points, entry level discovery routes, orienteering, running time controls and penalties for early and late check ins. "What goes around, comes around" Monte Carlo, Paris Dakar, Gold River & Tahsis. Grassroots motor sports, non gated roads in the north island are a huge invitation. I lie awake in bed at night thinking about the opportunities. Connecting the boatloads of interest between the north island 1000 km, 5 day treks, logging roads and allowing locals and visitors acess to neighbouring town of Zeballos by land and water on a boat. Crossing the no man's land, critical mass dangerous routes, rough and tumble. A fleshed out, 10 year plan, sustainable, ultra marathon, side cars, basic level transport, the future of diversified economically. "we've all got to earn a living down the line" initiative. https://www.facebook.com/groups/204472086269213/permalink/4710563578993352/

Feel like you can do anything with Joanne Vanderheyden. It's like drinking from a firehose. Be yourself, do your homework and listen. Appreciate you joining into to the green antler's #waterfowl podcast and participating with us. You are super appreciated. A question period with an important, women in leadership, who is both Mayor and Federation of Canadian Municipalities president. 1. How did you get into politics? 2. What advice do you have for someone just starting out? 3. When is the best time to mentor, train and recruit the next generation of municipal leaders? 4. Who inspired you most on your political journey? 5. a) why do large urban mayors caucus meet from across the country but rural and remote municipalities (who often have similiar challenges like financing firehalls with small populations) have more of a part time approach to local government? 5b) is there any thing you'd like to talk about the process from Strathroy Caradoc to become the President of FCM? Thank you for your time.

Today we're back home in the west coast rainforest, after some time away. Setting into my spot on the green antler's #waterfowl podcast couch. Its season 2 now, but we're still going to tell stories. This episode features our own book. The 2019 tahsis inlet outlet revival #anthology, to be exact. Its got stories by Mary Hawkes (the hundredth sheep and the dump heap) & I.R. Ward (look before you leap; in defence of old values and untitled assignment 3) and poem's from Karin Zylstra. So much appreciation to all the women, girls (Vancouver island writing ladies) grandma's, dudes & otherwise who contribute to the first, second, third and upcoming fourth edition of our annual #book of poems. Brimming with thanks for every listener, supporter, poem, song, guest, feature, writer, storyteller, artist, subject or photographer who's been involved in our many offerings from green antler productions. Looking forward to seeing what inspired people in 2021. Send submissions to [email protected] by new years to be included in our "yet to be released" print or e-book. All kinds of work included, hard or soft covers available.

Welcome to bear country. Churchill polar bears and their behaviors. A guide to bear season and country by Kelsey Eliason. Recorded while hiding at Pangea house in Gananoque, the meadow rising from water over rocks. Tourists spread out over the globe. Bears poised over breathing wholes of the birthing dens of the inexperienced ring seal's. Bear facts. Play fighting. Day beds. Seasons dinners. Habitat needs are quite specific. South sides of lakes. Dens dug out of peat. Lightning fires and the south side of ponds. The ice forms. Salts water is heavier as it freezes. Shoreline and tidal zones. Northern rivers inflows and the speed of freeze up. Pancake ice. Churchill. Gather each fall. Tundra vehicles depart half way point. Military community to test both men and equipment at first tower. Wildlife viewing opportunity. Acclimatize. Gordon point. How to drive a buggy. Anticipate immediate behaviour and under estimating the curiosity of a polar bear. An angled is more likely to percieved as aggressive. Eye contact. Nose in the air for identification. Personal space. Smell is the strongest sense. Weather conditiobs and wind conditions. Contortions to read and gestures. Broadside. Assessment of the opponent. A lowered head. Swaying and lucking stress. A black tongue and extending upper lip. A low growl a warning. Sharing can get you on big trouble. Uncertainly. Mothers with cubs. Constant communication whether you are listening or not. Carefree or mimicking with upper lip extended. As a general rule. Battle left unscared. Discretion over valour. A nudge or bite. Intensity builds. Rise on the back haunches.

There is no hiding from the climate emergency. At the end of the day, humanity cant win a fight with nature. Living in the present and looking out for each other. Day to day, can be a tall order so we do small things that make our world a little more hopeful. Add to that other heavy weights, aniexty and grief can feel like the weight of the world. To unpack our privilege and still show up observing and open to learn. Unpacking our power. The temperature is Pakistan is hotter than the human body can withstand. With the gulf of mexico on fire, famine in Yeman and the inherent instinct to survive. Stress, recovery period, and having a plan B but not another planet earth. How a era of teenagers between fires and water shortages were fighting for a slight chance at a future. From denial and delay to the ego of politics. Imagining a time when we arent fearing for our life, and moving forward in a recognized urgency. Ella talks about the unproductive, individualistic thinking when first starting to be involved in environmentalism. From the idea of "normal" being what lead up to this crisis and unlearning unhelpful attitudes like "we cant really win this game." Its our responsiblity to practice ways to go easy on ourselves while at the same time going against replicating systems of oppresion. By continuing to contribute and uplift each other we are reminded that our DNA embeds us to the earth.

From the art of happiness back cover. I believe that the very purpose of our life is to seek happiness. That is clear. Whether one believes in religion or not, whether one believes i this religion or that religion, we allare seeking something better on life. So I think the very motion of our life is towards happiness. If you maintain a feeling of compassion, loving kindness, then something automatically opens your inner door. Through that, you can communicate more easily with other people. And that feeling of warmth creates a kind of openness. You'll find that all human beings are just like you, so you'll be able to relate to them more easily. That gives you a spirit of friendship. Then there's less need to hide things, and as a result, feelings of fear, self-doubt, and insecurity are automatically dispelled. In our daily lives problems are bound to arise. The biggest problems in our lives are the ones we inevitably have to face, like old age, illness and death. Trying to avoid our problems or simply not thinking about them may provide temporary relief, but i think that there is a better approach. If you directly confront your suffering, you will be in a better position to appreciate the depth and nature of the problem. If you are in a battle, as long as you remain ignorant of the status and combat capability of your enemy, you will be totally unprepared and paralyzed by fear. However, if you know the fighting capability of your opponents, what sort of weapons they have and so on, then your in a much better position when you engage in war. In the same way, if you confront your problems rather than avoid them, you will be in a betterposition to deal with them. Riverhead books. A member of Penguin Putnam Inc. New york 375 Hudson street 10014. 1998.

Thanks for your time, with all you do, I know how demands can pile up. Today I learned about Sackville, all of them, upper, lower, the middle one, plus New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. About the UMNB, which stands for, Union Municipality New Brunswick and is having there annual general meeting at the begining of October. Then I learned about the 9 zones that make local service areas like regional districts or countys. Its always so informative to hear about my municipal peers in another province. How the tools of colleagues and communication can mirror each other on either side of the countries coasts. We talk about Mount Allison university and the additional seasonal ballooning of 2500-3000 people. We talked about loads of other stuff, too many to list but i do endeaver to. Housing prices, taxation without representation, minister of municipal reform as mayor of 40-50% of the province, the dirty word (amalgamation), ripple effects, martitine life, coming back to where you grew up after moving away to Toronto, Boston & Connecticut. How it feels to be "not from here" townies, students and tourists, collabouration quad riding, grooming and maintaining multi use trail systems, lumber, J D Irving. From the tip of the bay of fundy to massive agriculture and food of future generations. How it feels when you talk about it a lot because it effects us all, but it can still go nowhere. The shared sense of urgency around issues like the local hospital cutting its hours. The way that death by a 1000 cuts means you eventually bleed out. Cuts to education can take awhile to over cone, if ever. Plus with climate change top of mind to many i learn about his other, other gig at the Blugenics Innovations warehouse doing shipping logistics and supply chain work. Also comparing some similarities with coastal economic development and tourism opportunities. Good times!