Opinion

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.

The Sunshine Coast is certainly changing. Development is on the rise. More and more people are moving to the community. Housing developments are popping up everywhere and many people are concerned by that development and growth.

For the second time in less than a year, the good people of Habitat for Humanity have been the victims of theft. Overnight on Oct. 11 and 12, thieves broke into the Habitat construction site on North Road in Gibsons.

Tuesday, Oct. 17, was likely not a day many of us had circled on the calendar. I know I didn't know much about the significance of the day until I received an email from teacher Louise Herle at Davis Bay Elementary School.

I turn 29 next month, which seems a perfect perch for reflection. After all, 29 is just one year away from the first "big one" - and I expected I'd be living a certain life by the time I was 30.

News this week that North Korea had exploded a nuclear device brought back scary memories for many people who lived through the Cold War years.

Zero crash month - a lofty goal if ever there was one. ICBC, in an effort to save both dollars and lives, has given that designation to the month of October. This has been a distressing year on the Coast.