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What do you have planned for New Year’s Eve? Whether you’re staying in for a quiet evening, throwing a party, or visiting someone else’s party – food is a big part of the celebration.

A holiday miracle By Eli Conroy Kelly Creek Community School One winter day a homeless boy, Jack, and his mom were on a walk to the park. Jack said, look mom a giant ice sculpture shaped into Santa. Who cares, said his mom. Santa is a bad man.

Santa helps the snowman I made a snowman in the backyard with my sister. And the snowman lost his nose. And Santa came to give the snowman his nose back. And the snowman lived happily ever after.

It’s no fun doing the low-carb thing at the best of times. Right now, it’s downright brutal. Granted, there were celery sticks on the buffet table at my staff Christmas potluck a few days ago. There were carrots. There was cauliflower.

Neighbourhood tradition in Wildwood dates back more than three decades

Chor Musica’s annual Christmas Concert takes place December 17

Forrest Gump famously said, “Life is like a box of chocolates.” Well, so are seasonal flowering plants. Which ones are your favourites? This is our interpretation of the theme. Orchids Chocolate vanilla cream.

Twin Kennedy ends 2018 on a high note

Original Powell River Boys Choir members [from left] Walter Martella, Tobin Stokes and founder Don James [below] were on hand for the 41st Carols by Candlelight at Dwight Hall on Saturday, December 8.

Celebrate this wonderful time of the year with homemade ornaments and decorations. And nothing showcases this wonderful time of year more than by constructing adorable Scandinavian gnome ornaments for your tree.