Simon Paradis News Today

A single moment was all it took for our world to be seismically changed for ever. In 2008, my husband, Simon, fell backwards off an unsecured second-storey scaffold on to a stone floor.

‘At a time when artists are struggling with receiving pittance from streaming services, they need live music venues more than ever’: After High Beam Dreams shared that it may need to cease live concerts, neighbours started volunteering their support – and it grew from there.

Volunteer Canada’s theme for National Volunteer Week (April 14 to 20) is 'Every Moment Matters.' Citizens are encouraged to 'recognize and celebrate the contribution of each and every volunteer.'

Happy New Year! Have you made New Year’s resolutions? This tradition is ingrained in our culture, but is it effective? I’m wary of the pitfalls of making resolutions – what if Jan.

Also, last community association event of the year coming up

‘I want to challenge each of you to be leaders in the work of advancing reconciliation’: Jody Wilson-Raybould

Gibsons, Sechelt and Roberts Creek are rocking while the Landing Artists gear up for a show at the Botanical Gardens.

Also, here's what's playing in community music series this weekend

The 12th annual Peanut Butter Jam takes place July 15 at Henderson Beach in Roberts Creek; Synergy at Play Musical Theatre Intensive is under way; and what's playing at Gibsons' Music in the Landing, Sechelt's Summer Music Series and Roberts Creek's Slow Sundays?

Planning under way for 55th Halfmoon Bay Fair