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Time for some changes

Time for some changes

The start of 2007 has been marred by tragedy - a tragedy that could have been avoided. The Sunshine Coast lost another promising youth when 12-year-old Brynn Proctor Suddes was killed while trying to cross Highway 101 Tuesday afternoon.
Too many presents

Too many presents

My husband and daughter and I ventured back to Alberta for Christmas this season, fully aware our three year old would be spoiled by the family she hasn't seen since she was six months old.
A November to remember

A November to remember

Whew! Are we glad November is over! It was certainly a month to remember or for some to forget.
Christmas countdown begins

Christmas countdown begins

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.
Time to mend some fences

Time to mend some fences

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.
Do we take water for granted?

Do we take water for granted?

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.
Myth Making 101

Myth Making 101

A good story is a wonderful thing and I hear lots of them every day.
D-Day is at hand

D-Day is at hand

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

Too much television

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.
Lest we forget

Lest we forget

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.