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Community events
Mission genealogists May 23, the Mission Genealogy Club meets at 7 p.m. in the Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Contact missiongen@gmail.com or phone 604-820-5523 for details.
Community Calendar
SHARE Family & Community Services Society hosts a free drug and alcohol education session, from 7 to 8: 30 p.m. at its offices on the second floor of 2615 Clarke St. in Port Moody. The topic is "Cocaine, crystal meth and marijuana - the struggle to recover, and what long-term recovery looks like." This education series, which runs Wednesdays through July 24, is aimed at those who have an alcohol or drug problem, those concerned about their use, and those affected by the use of others. The format consists of a video, a brief presentation and open discussion. Info: 604-936-3900.
Committing sociology a dangerous activity
I remember how the addiction began. In my late teens I signed up for a sociology course to top up a liberal arts semester in college. I recall two instructors; a woman who stood front of the class reading from Time magazine, and some guy from Kenya whose voice broke into a falsetto whenever he got worked up about class divisions.
Sunflower sale grows hope for Kenyan mothers
GRANDVIEW WOODLAND -- This event is a great example of the power of one.
Bridge Brewing presents inaugural charity 10K run
NORTH Vancouver's Bridge Brewing Co. is presenting the inaugural North Shore 10K Growler run, Saturday, May 11 at 9 a.m.
Strong turn out for Vancouver Sun Run
The sun shone on Sunday for the 29th annual Vancouver Sun Run, which saw an estimated 48,000 people take to downtown streets less than a week after two bombs were detonated at the finish line of the Boston Marathon, killing three people and injuring more than 170.
Two new Sports Hall of Famers
Two sports-minded people, one an athlete and one a sports builder, are being inducted into the Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday.
Calm, cool, city hand calls it a day
Naseem Hassanali will forever hold a special place in her heart for the Royal City.
You can't miss with Norse myths
The April showers have returned and may be around for the weekend, but there is still plenty to do indoors in Burnaby, from shopping to learning about Norse mythology. We're continuing with our popular feature - our staff's Top 5 (Or More) Things To Do This Weekend. Here's our Top 5 list for April 12 to 14.
Chile ready for Provincial Cup soccer draw
Estrella de Chile qualified both its premier and under-21 men's soccer teams in the Provincial Cup draw held Tuesday in Victoria.
Chile ready for Provincial Cup soccer draw
Estrella de Chile qualified both its premier and under-21 men's soccer teams in the Provincial Cup draw held Tuesday in Victoria.
No lounging around for the Hoyers
When most people imagine their retirement it usually involves a warm climate and a lot of lounging.
Women's efforts turning global tide
Sally Armstrong, author of Ascent of Women, in discussion with UBC journalism instructor Kathryn Gretsinger, part of the Vancouver Writers Fest, Monday, March 25 at 7: 30 p.m. at St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church in Vancouver. Tickets: $21/$19, visit vancouvertix.com.
Community bulletin board
Pitch-In BC: Registration is now open to get involved with this year's campaign to pick up litter in the community from April 21 to 27. Registration: pitch-in.ca or 1-877-PITCHIN. Groups wanting to receive free Pitch-In week bags for their project must register by March 15.
Students speak up for Malala
A few days after 14-year-old Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai was shot in the head by the Taliban in October, a group of students at John Oliver secondary sought to publicize her quest to send girls to school.
