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More than 250 people honoured Wasden April 2 for her many years of working at the non-profit 'Maya'ant Centre for seniors.

An Osteoporosis Awareness Clinic will be held at Peoples Drug Mart in Port Hardy on April 15th, and in Port McNeill on April 16th. Edwards will see individuals for an ultrasound bone density screening test and fracture risk assessment. Participants will also be able to talk to a pharmacist for a medications review. A fee applies and pre-booking is required by calling Peoples Drug Mart in both locations.

Missoula Children's Theatre will be making its annual pilgrimage to the North Island this spring. And this time members will be seeking hidden treasure. The touring company, which presents adapted classic children's stories featuring a cast of local children, will host auditions for Treasure Island Monday, May 2, beginning at 3:30 p.m. in the Sunset Elementary School gym.

Effective immediately, BC Liquor Stores customers can help support Red Cross relief efforts in Japan by making donations at any of the 197 BC Liquor Stores located in communities across British Columbia. Also, Coastal Community Credit Union has announced members, clients and the community at large may donate to the Red Cross effort at any Coastal Community branch across Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.