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Popsicle stick bridges a roaring success

Popsicle stick bridges a roaring success

Technology and innovation beat out COVID-19
Perseid showers peak around Aug. 12

Perseid showers peak around Aug. 12

July will be a tough act to follow! The Astronomy Picture of the Day site (APOD) at apod.nasa.
Sechelt Library offers newspapers under the trees

Sechelt Library offers newspapers under the trees

What do newspaper reading under the trees, ukulele under the tent and tech help between the glass have in common? These classes and services are now available at the Sechelt Public Library.
Wilma Sim marks 100 years, 72 in West Howe Sound

Wilma Sim marks 100 years, 72 in West Howe Sound

About 70 people drove past the home of Wilma Sim last Saturday. On the lawn were tables with photographs of her life, the backdrop a view of Howe Sound and its ferries, tugs and log booms. It’s a view she’s used to but appears not to tire of.
Roberts Creek: Staying safe and living the Creek life

Roberts Creek: Staying safe and living the Creek life

There are a number of outdoor events this week for us to enjoy, like EDGES: Sunshine Coast Artists hosting a Summer Garden Art Sale, Sunday, Aug. 2, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 3227 Crystal Rd.
Elphinstone: Artists of Pratt Road, part 3: activist artist Pat Ridgway

Elphinstone: Artists of Pratt Road, part 3: activist artist Pat Ridgway

The third (and final) in my summer series about the artists of Pratt Road features Pat Ridgway, who has lived here for 31 years.
Halfmoon Bay: Swimming fun and safety

Halfmoon Bay: Swimming fun and safety

Hi everyone! We hit some high temperatures earlier in the week – feels like summer has actually arrived, right? I’m sure there were many people trying to cool off in various ways – one being swimming.
Sechelt Library offers newspapers under the trees as it adds more services

Sechelt Library offers newspapers under the trees as it adds more services

What do newspaper reading under the trees, ukulele under the tent and tech help between the glass have in common? These classes and services are now available at the Sechelt Public Library.
Dads Matter gives tools for modern parenting

Dads Matter gives tools for modern parenting

It took about three weeks for Keith VanBrabant to notice the change. Before taking the Dads Matter program he would have described his parenting style as “traditional.
Local charities continue to provide services during pandemic

Local charities continue to provide services during pandemic

Restrictions associated with the global coronavirus pandemic have impacted the operations of many local charities.