Local Arts

Ladner's Enya Duffield looking to help those in need

Rotary clubs and police foundation combine to provide new Chevy Orlandos to storefront operations

Toddlers in the Mommy and Me drop-in program at the South Delta Public Health Unit got a jump on Halloween by all posing in costume earlier this month.

The Friends of the Point Roberts Library are reaching out to their many friends in Delta to help the group raise funds for a new library.

The Delta/Richmond chapter of the Council of Canadians is hosting a community forum on trade deals next week in Ladner. "Trade deals can fundamentally change the way Canada does business," says chapter head Cathy Wilander.

Six Delta students are each $2,000 closer to reaching their educational goals after winning a 2012 Envision Financial Education Award.

As part of the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, Cubs from 1st Kirkland Ladner Pack A removed trash from the South Arm Marsh last month. Several large bags of garbage were collected to create a better environment for wildlife and birds.

On The Line, an eco-documentary, will be shown on Wednesday Oct. 10 at the Ladner Pioneer Library.

The University Women's Club of South Delta gave out its annual bursaries to seven local students last week. Each year the club holds an event to raise money and then advertises in the spring for candidates for its bursaries.

Delta's Ornicha Srimokla was among 48 students from across B.C. to have her outstanding efforts recognized with a Coast Capital Savings Education Award this year.