In the Community

Happy New Year all and looking forward to things getting back to a new and better normal! The ECA (Elphinstone Community Association) January meeting will be on Wednesday the 13th at 7 p.m., by Zoom.

Happy New Year everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful week and an amazing holiday season.

Despite the severely detrimental impact of the novel coronavirus on business operations, the Sechelt Legion donated $7,500 from its charitable arm this holiday season.

Salvation Army Ministry director Darrell Pilgrim (left) receives a cheque for $2,000 from Gibsons Marina owner Klaus Fuerniss, along with toys, non-perishable food items, and a nicely filled kettle of cash donations from the community.

If you were a doctor in the emergency department at Sechelt Hospital, what would you want for Christmas? Bear in mind the hospital’s ER sees over 19,000 patients each year, at all hours of the day and night.

A Roberts Creek couple got an unexpected Christmas gift this season, one which has already changed their lives dramatically.

Dan Chercover, co-chair of the Suncoast Woodcrafters Guild Toys and Gifts program, presents Catherine Leach, executive director, and Lynn Mackay of Sunshine Coast Community Services with 110 handcrafted wood gifts made by Guild members.

A fleet of 26 electric vehicles decked their hubcaps for a festive drive from Gibsons to Sechelt on Dec. 19. Included in the parade were Santa’s Sleigh and Rudolph. Bystanders watched from driveways despite the torrential rain.

This COVID business has spawned some expressions that really get under my skin. “Abundance of care” heads the list. There is one expression, though, that I find charming and as well a useful metaphor – or imaging tool – for living: “Bubble.

The new year kicks off with a bit less fanfare than 2020 gave us.