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Canadian exchange nearing an end

As my Canada World Youth (CWY) exchange in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Québec continues, the time left for my Canadian phase is quickly disappearing. Preparations have already begun for Bénin, and our volunteer projects are coming to an end.

Apple festival combines work and play

On Sunday, Oct. 18, a unique event happened at Coopers Green in Halfmoon Bay. A nice fire was built at Coopers Green and a large copper kettle placed on top. Into the kettle went 14 gallons of applesauce, prepared from local apples the day before.

Join this worldwide event

The world's most liveable community needs a liveable planet. On Saturday, Oct.

Rock the jailhouse

The former RCMP centre on Dolphin Street has been unused for many years now.

Celebrated poets read in Gibsons

The Gibsons Live Poets Society presents a reading by Joe Denham and John Pass on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m.

Celebrate fall by planting a tree

Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17 and 18, the Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden Society holds its annual Trees are Terrific Festival, a chance for everyone to enjoy and learn about trees.

Fall reading series continues

The fall reading series of the Sunshine Coast Arts Council continues on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 8 p.m.

A century on the Coast: part eight

This week marks an amazing milestone for Howe Sound Pulp and Paper (HSPP) - its 100th birthday.

Fall Fair celebrates nine years

A Thanksgiving weekend tradition continues with the ninth annual Gibsons Fall Fair this weekend. Dave and Betty Wells have generously provided a fantastic venue for thepast nine years to host this event.

Childcare providers honoured

On Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Sechelt Longhouse, the Sunshine Coast Childcare Providers Association (SCCCPA) gave its deepest appreciation to four well-deserving honourees: Marg Pearson, Anita Bathgate, Lori Dixon and Jocelyn deVries.