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Building bridges to opportunities

Can an event that combines engineering with arts and crafts help find the Sunshine Coast's next generation of science and technology professionals? Get some youth together, arm them with Popsicle sticks, glue and other materials, and we should get ou

Social service workers play a vital role

Social services play an important role in every community.

Dalgeish recognized for 27 years of music

The grand old 18th century hymn, "What a friend we have in Jesus" took on some new words in a jazzed up rendition last Sunday at St. John's United in Sechelt.

Dixon hangs up his clippers

After 40-odd years of cutting hair, Jerry Dixon has hung up his clippers. The community icon cut his last head of hair a few weeks ago at the Rain'er Shine Barber Shop in Sunnycrest Mall.

How the church is feeding our hungry

The St. Bart's Food Bank has been operating once per month since September and has more than 100 people registered. It continues on the third Wednesday of each month at St. Bart's Hall from 1 to 3 p.m. In addition, the St.

Using her poker face to raise money for charity

Story: Fran Vandenberg knows how to play her cards right, and for a good cause, too. The Gibsons resident recently attended the sixth annual Women's Poker Classic, held at Cascades Casino in Langley.

Coffee's on in vicious comedy

Actor P. Adrien Dorval is putting the coffee on. But he's not inviting you to a friendly kafé klatsch.

Robotics team off to worlds again

Local robotics team RCXRM, featuring Kiel Strang and Ryden Custance, has qualified to compete in the FIRST World Robotics Championship for an incredible third year in a row.

Roadshow brings out the antiques

Some hidden treasures were uncovered last Saturday at the 10th annual S. C. Museum and Archives Antiques Roadshow. More than 160 people came with items for appraisal from experts in their field.

End bullying by wearing pink

The Sunshine Coast is encouraged to wear pink next Wednesday to show support and take a stand against bullying and the role our communities play in its intolerance. Wednesday, Feb. 23, is Pink Shirt Day.