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Add teen psych beds to HOpe Centre
On Feb. 17, the North Shore News published a story by Erin McPhee headlined Talk at the Top - Students Rally in Support of Peers with Mental Illness. As a member of North Shore Youth for Mental Health, I was heavily involved in Talk at the Top and its organization. We took a huge step towards educating students and our schools about mental health, but there's still much to be done.
10 years for Lighthouse Park killer
THE man responsible for the 2009 stabbing death of a woman in West Vancouver's Lighthouse Park has been handed a 10-and-a-half year sentence.
Foundation grant allows Reach to expand services
The Delta Community Foundation, through the Robert and Sandra O'Keefe Endowment Fund, has donated $7,000 to the Reach Child and Youth Development Society Counselling program to help more children with special needs and their families get support.
City's first mental health officer hits streets
Being a police officer comes with a certain number of expectations - investigating tragedies, attending the scene of car accidents and interacting with criminals and victims. But Const. Arthur Wlodyka didn't expect he'd feel helpless while on the job.
STM girls miss out on provincials
The St. Thomas More Knights lost 2-1 to Seycove in AA high school senior girls' soccer provincial qualifying last Monday.
Wonders of nature paint a world of healing, learning
Combating mental illness through artistic expression, B.C. artist group My Artists Corner is displaying their latest exhibit entitled Wonders of Nature at the Leigh Square Community Arts Village in Port Coquitlam, until June 10.
Digging up some treasure
Theatre Junkies Anonymous Fine Arts, who burst onto the stage with The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe last May, is dropping the curtain on its second season with the classic tale, Treasure Island.
Boys need punishment, not fines for attack
Re: Times, May 7, 2013, Mother goose bludgeoned on her nest of eggs.
Women invited to wellness event
THE Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art is the site for the third annual Women and Wellness event hosted by the North Shore branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association.
Around Town
Looking for something to do on the weekends? Come enjoy an afternoon movie and coffee social on the second and fourth Saturday of every month from 2 to 4 p.m. at the South Arm Community Centre, 8880 Williams Rd., Seniors Lounge.
Volunteer helps in arrest, crew members save lives
Green Crew - John Grove, Mike Martens, Brad Falconer, Mike Lydiatt, Mike Hawley and Marc Rowe
Normal reaction
Controversy surrounds the release of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM V), known as the "bible" of mental disorders for professionals. Mental health is still a mysterious frontier to be fully explored in our society.
Home spa hosting fundraiser in support of Delta Hospice
Phu Thai Spa in Ladner is thanking the community for a great first year by hosting a fundraiser to benefit the Delta Hospice Society tomorrow.
Youth should be punished for deplorable act
Editor, the Times: -- Re: Times, May 7 Youth who abused goose.
PoCo dental clinic to serve homeless
There's been more than $200,000 directed toward a new dental clinic already, but it's virtually impossible to put a dollar figure on the benefits of a healthy set of teeth.
Victim services make a real difference
Re: "Lending a hand to victims of crime," Wednesday, April 24.
Community events
Car clubbers wanted The Chilliwack Chapter of the Vintage Car Club of Canada meets the first Tuesday of each month (May 7) at 7: 30 p.m. at the Atchelitz Threshermen's building on Luckakuck Way. Newcomers welcome. For details call Barb or Ross at 604-824-1807.
