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Rotary Club honours 5 community stalwarts

Rotary Club honours 5 community stalwarts

Chad Joe, founder and president of West Coast Mining, is one of five individuals who were recently awarded a Paul Harris Award by the Rotary Club of the Sunshine Coast in Sechelt.
Planets return to visibility, total lunar eclipse in May

Planets return to visibility, total lunar eclipse in May

The recent drought for planetary observing ends in May now that the planets are far enough away from the Sun to be safely visible. Our Moon, however, will still figure prominently in this month’s action.
Broom Busters to tackle invasives

Broom Busters to tackle invasives

Hi everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful week as we were blessed with some precipitation and milder temperatures. Our gardens, trees and lakes sure needed it as we move closer to warm, dry weather.
Kudos to organizers of ‘good egg’ project

Kudos to organizers of ‘good egg’ project

The Friday night dinner show is April 30 at the Clubhouse. Enjoy delicious food accompanied by the perfect pairing, wonderful live music from the duo Shine from 4 to 7 p.m.
Second cat rescue of the week for Jesse Hawkins

Second cat rescue of the week for Jesse Hawkins

Pender Harbour tree faller and part-time cat rescuer, Jesse Hawkins, was called to Garden Bay on Friday, April 16, to rescue his second cat of the week.
Return of the warblers and other April characters

Return of the warblers and other April characters

The weather has been spectacular with nary a cloud in the sky, temperatures above normal, and springtime is unfolding as it should.
Habitat receives $10,000 US donation from longtime supporter

Habitat receives $10,000 US donation from longtime supporter

Habitat for Humanity Sunshine Coast (HFHSC) has announced a major donation from Laurie Vance, a longtime supporter and past board member of Habitat.
I want to help find solutions for this housing crisis

I want to help find solutions for this housing crisis

I am so frustrated by this housing crisis on the Sunshine Coast. It is disheartening watching my neighbours get displaced as homeowners sell rental properties in this hot market.
Free money – a gift for the future

Free money – a gift for the future

Now that I have your attention, I want to guide that attention over to the fact that the Roberts Creek Community Association is offering up a $500 bursary again! This award is open to local students currently residing in Roberts Creek who graduate fr
Terry Knight steps down after 7 years

Terry Knight steps down after 7 years

Hi everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful week and are enjoying this amazing weather. Many temperature records were broken in various areas in B.C. including one that hadn’t been broken in 95 years.