The second week of June marks the beginning of National Blood Donor week. Held throughout Canada, this year's blood drive, called 'Many Happy Returns', encourages those who donate blood to keep coming back.

If you have been reading my articles you probably know how I feel about sunbathing to achieve that rich golden tan. Since we know what the outcome from too much sun could be, then what do we do to get that golden brown without paying the consequences?

We live in a society in which people are very busy. Between paid jobs and caring for children, parents, or both, there is little time left for volunteer work. That's what makes the United Way of Greater Moncton and South East New Brunswick's fourth annual Day of caring so impressive.

When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years. - Mark Twain

When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years. - Mark Twain

The Town of Riverview has long made a special effort to establish fun and innovative programming for its senior residents, and this summer will be no exception.

A Court of Canadian Citizenship was held May 26 at Moncton High School. Under the direction of Citizenship Court Judge, Suzanne Pinel, 42 persons from various countries took the Oath of Allegiance for Canadian Citizenship.

Sometimes people need another perspective, another direction. The students in our schools are no different from anyone else in their occasional need of another way of doing things.

The YWCA Moncton's annual Women of Distinction Awards and Fundraising Event was held at Studio 7 Hundred on May 29. The 2008 winners include:

More than $1.3 million will be provided to the Multicultural Association of the Greater Moncton Area. Funding will help newcomers access orientation and other services, including referrals to community resources and assistance.

Plumbing experience is a valuable tool to have. That's why plumbers earn a very good salary and are in high demand. Still, many plumbing projects are not beyond the possibility of weekend do-it-yourselfers, provided they have the right tools, materials, and a little know-how.