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Walking for good: Drop Dead Gorgeous Pole Walking group raises money for charity

Walking for good: Drop Dead Gorgeous Pole Walking group raises money for charity

The Drop Dead Gorgeous Pole Walking group raised $1,287 in 2022 by collecting toonies each week to contribute towards local charities. During their recent Christmas luncheon, it was determined that this year, the funds would be split equally, between S.C. Ground Search & Rescue, S.C. Hospice Society and Sechelt Groves Society. 
Sunshine Coast 77-year-old now holds a headstand world record

Sunshine Coast 77-year-old now holds a headstand world record

At 77 years and 198 days old the Sunshine Coast's Richard de la Mare held a headstand for 60 seconds and won a Guinness world record.
High schoolers chime in on some of their favourite-ever gifts

High schoolers chime in on some of their favourite-ever gifts

Whether the gift is for friends or family, everyone knows the feeling of 'I hope they like this' that comes with buying presents
Cedar Grove kids raised $2,000 for the food bank, so their principal kissed a fish

Cedar Grove kids raised $2,000 for the food bank, so their principal kissed a fish

Principal Jamie Sadler told the Cedar Grove students that if they raised $1,500 for the food bank, he'd kiss a fish in front of the whole school. They raised $2,000.
How local hockey teams step up for community

How local hockey teams step up for community

This year, of the 40 families the Ministry of Children and Family Development is distributing Christmas hampers to on the Sunshine Coast, 10 are sponsored by local minor hockey teams. 
Obituary: Roberta Gwendolyn Blakeman (Nimmo)

Obituary: Roberta Gwendolyn Blakeman (Nimmo)

'Bobbi worked for many years on BC Ferries. She loved to travel and saw many different places in the world. She loved playing bridge with Moira, Sheila and Jack. She loved her dog Baron, who was her constant companion.'
Obituary: Helena Maria 'Lana' Wightman (née, daSilva)

Obituary: Helena Maria 'Lana' Wightman (née, daSilva)

'An avid gardener and community volunteer, Lana was kind, giving, and generous to a fault.'
Obituary: Susan Alma Irene Moore

Obituary: Susan Alma Irene Moore

June 3, 1936 - December 5, 2022
Obituary: Robert (Bob) Johnston

Obituary: Robert (Bob) Johnston

'He enjoyed golfing at the Roberts Creek Golf Course and curling at the Gibsons Curling Rink. He also loved to travel and had many trips over the years to Britain, Ecuador and Germany.'
Gumboot Nation: Starting the slow journey into light

Gumboot Nation: Starting the slow journey into light

Also, 'tis potluck season at the Hall