In the Community

Last weekend ushered in confirmation of what many have been saying for several years now.

It's time for the Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden's annual plant sale, Sunday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 5941 Mason Rd. in Sechelt. This is the eighth spring plant sale, and it is widely known for the quality and quantity of plants on offer.

Each year during the National Day of Mourning the local Labour Council asks Coasters to take a moment to pause and recognize the many work-related injuries, diseases and deaths that occur each year in our province. This year is no different.

Everyone expects to come back from three months in Mexico with a tan and maybe a few extra pounds, but imagine the joy of coming home to Canada knowing that you've left your vacation spot a better place.

Nineteen volunteers who have served the Coast for at least five years. Nineteen people who make a difference.

During the week of April 18 to 24, communities across B.C. will observe Prevention of Violence Against Women Week, a time to focus on a crime that Statistics Canada reports one out of four women in Canada experience every year.

Tiny and perfect, smaller than a twoonie, the baby turtle emerges from the nest along with his brothers and sisters. He crawls from the earth and takes his first glimpse of the sun and first breath of fresh air.

A group of seniors wants to see evening entertainment returned to Harmony Hall, a facility in Gibsons run by the Gibsons Seniors Society. But their efforts to offer music and dancing in the evenings have run afoul of the society's executive.

Education is invaluable in preparing for success in life, but gaining further education after secondary school is often too costly for many.

From a long ago carver's game to an old gents' treasure, a beach log with a dolphin carving has at last found its resting place by the Davis Bay seawall.