In the Community

Once a businessman focused on the almighty dollar, Boyd Lalonde has decided to turn his back on his old life and walk across Canada in the hope of finding a happier existence.

In 2013, the Canadian Cancer Society is celebrating its 75th anniversary. To celebrate this momentous occasion, the Cancer Society is hosting a youth forum. The society is looking for youth from across B.C. to help them change cancer forever.

On Sunday afternoon March 10, from 4 to 6:30 p.m., a large section of the local Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Sechelt will be transformed into a unique lounge for 50 paying guests gathered to sample prime single malt whiskey.

Back by popular demand, the Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives celebrates the traditions of the Coast Salish people with a cedar hat weaving workshop, facilitated by Jessica Casey. The two-day workshop takes place March 9 and 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.

On Saturday, Feb. 16, Sunshine Coast Child Care Resource and Referral Program (CCRR) and the Community Resource Centre (CRC) hosted an open house and children's art show to celebrate their new shared location.

SC Spirit of Excellence held two events for kids and youth at YMCA Camp Elphinstone on Sunday, Feb. 18. Some 100 participants solved exciting physical and mental challenges following a two-hour course on forest trails.

On Friday, March 1, the women of France invite you to join with them in the World Day of Prayer celebration, praying under the theme "I was a stranger and you welcomed me.

During the week of Feb. 2 to 9, businesses in Sechelt turned down the heat and collected sweaters. This project was an initiative of Business Improvement Associations of British Columbia (BIABC) with the sponsorship of FortisBC.

Young writers from kindergarten to Grade 12 in School District No. 46 (SD46) have the chance to get published this summer.

The Sunshine Coast Natural History Society (SCNHS) March meeting will feature an illustrated presentation of a birding tour to Costa Rica by photographer and photojournalist, Penny Hall.