Meet the volunteers who support Sea to Sky Hospice
Most people in the Sea to Sky corridor have heard of the hospice in passing. Fewer know just how much of it runs on the quiet dedication of…
September 27, 2026
Stories by Gagandeep Ghuman
What I’m seeing in people right now concerns me
Over the last few years, I’ve become increasingly concerned by what I’m seeing in people—physically, emotionally, mentally, and relationally. And I know I’m not the only one. As…
September 27, 2026
Letting the body sleep so the spirit awakens
Kirstin French’s path to healing began with curiosity and reflection. She was in her 20s when she saw a co-worker in Sechelt smudge an office space. Smoke filled…
September 27, 2026
Finding balance in the storm: How to align body, mind, heart, and spirit
My favourite quote from a dear spiritual teacher of mine is: “Every challenge comes with a gift and every gift comes with a challenge. The bigger the challenge,…
April 19, 2026
Texting a stranger beats chatbots at reducing loneliness: UBC study
Texting with a real person – even a stranger – may reduce loneliness more than chatting with a highly supportive AI chatbot, new UBC research suggests. In a randomized…
April 18, 2026
The key to health: Let go of the idea of the perfect physique
If you are in your 40s or older and still exercising primarily to change the shape of your body, you are fighting a war you’ve already lost. That…
April 15, 2026
Why I am riding in Squamish: Honoring mom and raising awareness about Ovarian Cancer
When I was 17, I lost my strong and beautiful mother to ovarian cancer. Unfortunately, even today, ovarian cancer remains a deadly disease for many women in Canada.…
April 3, 2024
Conscious Relating: How dating in your 50s can be spiritual practice
Recently, I was a guest on the popular podcast Dating While Grey. Although my hair is not (much) grey, I am in my 50s and dating at this…
April 2, 2024
Building community and connection with a women’s circle in Whistler
When I started the women’s circle in Whistler in January this year, my aim was to tackle our society’s pervasive loneliness crisis. I wanted the women’s circle to…
March 24, 2024
At Cheekye ranch in Squamish, volunteering is an act of healing
After experiencing ‘pretty hefty’ emotional trauma that included months of medical complications following a missed miscarriage and the end of a long-term relationship, Squamish resident Colleen Murphy felt…
March 24, 2024
The mountain biker’s secret athletic advantage
Health and diet trends come and go faster than a lap of In n’ Out Burger, with everyone blindly chasing down the latest craze. Amidst the frenzy, people…
March 16, 2024
9-8-8: New suicide crisis helpline available across Canada
9-8-8: Canada’s new three-digit suicide crisis helpline is now available to call or text in English and French, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you…
March 12, 2024
Memory, belief, hope: What yoga means to me
Ultimately, I believe my yoga journey began when I was a young girl paddling a canoe in Northern Ontario. It was on those lakes that I remember watching…
March 11, 2024
Overwhelmed by cancer—and a heart exploding with love and gratitude
Let me start by stating the obvious: starting 2024 with a Breast Cancer diagnosis was not in my plans, although deep down, I knew something more serious was…
March 8, 2024
How to survive and thrive in the upcoming trail season in Squamish
As the snow line retreats and the days grow longer, all signs indicate that trail season is just around the corner in Squamish! You’ve laced up your trail…
March 6, 2024
VCH creates more accessible parking at Squamish General Hospital
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) has recently increased the accessible parking at Squamish General Hospital (SGH) from two to five spots. The parking area has been levelled, and a…
March 6, 2024
The smartest way to get lean this year
Let me level with you: If you want to look lean, athletic, muscular, and defined, you need to get your diet in order. No matter how many hours you…
March 5, 2024
Healing Journey: From 20 joints daily to being sober and grounded
Cannabis was my bestie, but we had a falling out. Let me start by saying I am not anti-cannabis. I recognize and appreciate the value it has for many folks.…
March 5, 2024
Garibaldi Pharmacy, medical clinic accepting patients in Squamish
Residents of Squamish seeking a family doctor can now register with a new clinic and pharmacy on Dowad Drive. The Terra Nova Medical Clinic and the Garibaldi Pharmacy…
March 5, 2024
Kundalini Yoga may help prevent Alzheimer’s in older women: UCLA study
A recent study conducted by UCLA Health found that practicing Kundalini yoga provided numerous cognitive and memory benefits to older women at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. These…
March 3, 2024