Opinion

The countdown to Dec. 25 begins today with children cracking opening the first windows of their chocolate Advent calendars. A snowfall like we saw this week has truly kicked off the season of giving by bringing out a sense of community.

The voters have spoken. The 'no' side was the overwhelming choice for referendum voters last Saturday, meaning restructure of the Town of Gibsons and areas E and F will not take place.

Every morning before I sit down at my desk, the first thing I do is go to our lunchroom and fill up my water bottle. It's a usual routine that most of the time I give little thought to.

A good story is a wonderful thing and I hear lots of them every day.

Nov. 18 is decision day in areas E and F in the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) and the Town of Gibsons.

I realized this week my three-year-old watches way too much television. It's my fault, of course, as are most things she does, since I set the boundaries and let her know what's OK and what's not. Like how it's OK to pet the cat but not maul the cat.

When the clock strikes the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, people all over Canada pause for two minutes of silence to honour those who have died in service to their country.

The direction of the South Coast and the Sunshine Coast as a whole hinges on a big decision Nov. 18. Nov.

This week marks a special anniversary in my family. A year ago today my oldest son took a first step on a long road to addiction treatment.

In the days leading up to Halloween night, children receive frequent reminders and tips on how to be safe while trick-or-treating around neighbourhoods - what not to eat, what not to wear and what not to do.