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Don't miss this week: Friday, August 18 Blackberry Festival Street Party festivities begin at 6 pm and run until 10 pm along Marine Avenue between Duncan and Alberni streets.
Let's Talk Trash column: Back-to-school wardrobe

Let's Talk Trash column: Back-to-school wardrobe

After a summer growth spurt, parents and adolescents may be tempted to splurge on a closet full of new outfits for the school year. In reality, many households spend more on back-to-school clothing than school supplies.
Families memorialize shooting victims

Families memorialize shooting victims

Loved ones establish scholarship in memory of Braxton Leask and Dylan Buckle
Texada Island prepares for Pride celebration

Texada Island prepares for Pride celebration

Annual LGBT events are small in size but big in heart
Street party highlights Blackberry Festival

Street party highlights Blackberry Festival

Annual week of events culminates with social gathering and fireworks display

Heart of the Matter: Setting boundaries

So, what is a boundary? It could be defined as a hard no (a line you are not okay with crossing, ever, so do not even ask) or a soft no (a line you are not okay with crossing right now, but might be later).
Let's Talk Trash: Don't flush medicine

Let's Talk Trash: Don't flush medicine

It is time to debunk the myth that flushing old medications down the toilet is the responsible thing to do. If instinct has told you to toss outdated medication down the drain, you are not alone. There is, however, a much better option.

Around Town: Community Listings

Don't Miss This Week Saturday, August 12 A night of local hip-hop and DJs featuring the self-produced beats and original lyrics of MC Bane, with guests MC Initial, DJ Isaiah, TheChad and Red Hand takes place at The Vault, 105-4871 Joyce Avenue, besid
Cranberry marks 75th anniversary

Cranberry marks 75th anniversary

Second oldest neighbourhood celebrates with a full day of memorable activities
Pacific Coastal Airlines donates to The Source Club

Pacific Coastal Airlines donates to The Source Club

Annual fundraiser finances frontline health services