In the Community

Imagine you're a young woman in one the biggest, poorest and most dangerous slums in the world, you were married just after you turned 11, you have never been to school, and now you are a mother whose children face the same grim future.

The Sechelt Public Library Association (SPLA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Margaret Hodgins as the new chief librarian starting Jan. 2.

The members of St Hilda's Church are holding their annual craft sales this month beginning with an early bird sale in the church hall this Saturday, Nov. 23 from noon to 3 p.m. Free coffee will be served. Then next Friday and Saturday Nov.

For many, the holiday season can be the hardest time of the year - especially if you're grieving the loss of someone close to you in the past year.

The Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives was recently the recipient of two prestigious awards for its Time Travel Sunshine Coast heritage walking tour project.

Living Faith Lutheran Church is thanking the Sunshine Coast community for its phenomenal support of the emergency sweater drive for Syrian refugees.

Dr. Patrick Walden will present a lecture on climate change this Wednesday, Nov. 20 as part of the Eldercollege Continuing Education series. The lecture will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. at the Chatelech Secondary School auditorium.

The BC SPCA is offering spay/neuter grants in 2014 to help communities across British Columbia address the tragedy of pet overpopulation.

On Oct.

As more people become aware of the plight of animals on factory farms and the increasing risk of climate change many are searching for ways to lessen the impact their diet has on animals and the environment.