Passing the puck around on a frozen lake feels like the epitome of Canadiana. I’m lucky to have a pond behind my house that freezes nearly every winter. Folks in the neighbourhood bring nets out each year and leave them on the ice for people to shoot at. I’m always among them, practicing my slap…

Things are more likely to happen if you write them down. Here’s an ongoing list of what I plan to accomplish (or get through luck) in 2017… Sleep under the stars on the West Coast trail Ski a black diamond run Get first aid certification Win $1,000+ jackpot on a lottery ticket Adopt a minimalist wardrobe Read…

A heron near my house has become a bit of a local celebrity. The bird has become accustomed to being ogled. He perches on the wooden bridge crossing a little pond in Lake Country and lets people get close enough to take pictures. I stumbled upon him and followed him around for a little while to see…

I love Vancouver, but not enough to live there. It’s a wonderful place to visit and explore on the odd weekend. But when you’re stuck in traffic for 45 minutes because the city decided to pave a lane on Georgia Street, it’s a nice reminder that small town traffic is less rage inducing. I had…