Jagmeet Singh marching with striking hotel workersin Vancouver. For weeks now, I’ve ignored all commentary and punditry about the upcoming Canadian federal election. I feel that literally no one has…
On Thursday, October 24, the Port Hardy Library will host Awil’gola Open House, a celebration of local Indigenous cultures. Awil’gola is a Kwak’wala word loosely translated as “in celebration”, “being…
These days, basic computer skills are as essential as knowing how to boil water. Whether it’s sending an email, using Skype to chat with a grandchild, or taking care of…
Mingus, 1979 Mingus is unique in Joni’s work, in that she wrote lyrics to someone else’s instrumental music. Four of the six tracks on Mingus were written collaboratively by Joni…
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Can you talk like a pirate? September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day, a bit of fun invented by two friends in 1995 and spread around the globe…
Today is International Safe Abortion Day. Because without access to safe, legal abortion, women can never be free. In North America, you can help ensure that women are able to…
Also: Why is Greta Thunberg so triggering for certain men, Jennifer O’Connell, Irish TimesCanada’s #climatestrike day is Friday, September 27.
It’s been a while. 1. Mom went home. My mom went home two weeks ago, after spending seven weeks here. I was sad to see her go! We had a…
If you have internet access at home, you are in for a treat. The Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) has several high-quality streamingservices. You can listen to audiobooks, watch movies…
I stopped following this baseball season a while back. The 2019 Red Sox are not very good, and I’m perfectly happy to enjoy my first summer on beautiful Vancouver Island…
By now wmtc readers, at least those who read my “what i’m reading” posts, know that Colson Whitehead is one of my favourite authors. I was so happy that he…
As we enter the last week of my mother’s extended visit, we took one last day trip, out to Grant Bay, on the west coast. As I’ve mentioned, there are…
I’d love reader feedback on these three questions. I know most people will reply on Facebook, which makes it really difficult to save reader reaction. But there’s no stopping that…
So far, my experience with health care in our small BC town has been excellent. Limited sample size, anecdotal, non-scientific, yes. I’m just reporting on what I’ve experienced and observed…
Remember this? Recall from canned salmon and dehydrated liver treats? Worked once. Didn’t work a second time. On our next visit to Storey’s Beach, both dogs were completely absorbed in…
The pictures tell the story this time — all Allan’s. It was an amazing experience, far better than I expected. We also learned a lot about whales. It was such…
We’re celebrating Christmas early here at the Port Hardy Library – and Port McNeill, Port Alice, and Sointula Libraries, too. We’re so excited to unwrap wonderful new supplies for the…
Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter, 1977 I discovered I didn’t own Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter either on LP or CD — which means I don’t know the music from it, except…
This week’s day trip was fascinating, meaningful, and so much fun. We went to Alert Bay, toured the U’mista Cultural Centre (us for the second time, my mom for the…
