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Halfmoon Bay: Smuggler Cove and the house wren

Halfmoon Bay: Smuggler Cove and the house wren

Hi everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful week. Have you had a chance to check out Smuggler Cove (not Smuggler’s)? If you haven’t, it’s a must; if you have, you have experienced an awesome adventure.
Roberts Creek: Everybody has one

Roberts Creek: Everybody has one

I was looking for my column on the Coast Reporter website and discovered that it is listed as “Opinion” so I wanted to give you a heads up that things may change a bit around here.
Pender Harbour & Egmont: Harbourside Friendships and other comebacks

Pender Harbour & Egmont: Harbourside Friendships and other comebacks

The quiet town of Madeira Park is awakening! Java Docks is open and what a welcome sight to see our unofficial mayor and board of directors gathering at social distances discussing the ways of our world (i.e. Harbour gossip?).
Dad and Me Dance will go on (a cloud)

Dad and Me Dance will go on (a cloud)

With a little ingenuity, Rotary members have found a way for the Dad and Me Dance to go on, virtually.
Popsicle Stick Bridge Contest back for 10th year

Popsicle Stick Bridge Contest back for 10th year

Pandemic prompts new approach to kit distribution and testing
From loneliness to connection: doctors offer practical solutions

From loneliness to connection: doctors offer practical solutions

MedTalks
Dragon Salute

Dragon Salute

Sunshine Dragons Abreast members gathered at Sechelt Hospital on Wednesday, May 13 to thank the frontline workers. Ten members turned out for the event.
Coast birdlife reflects ecological changes

Coast birdlife reflects ecological changes

The ecology of the Sunshine Coast has been evolving since the late 19th century when the first white colonists settled here and began clearing the low elevation forest.
Roberts Creek: Trails, farms and critters

Roberts Creek: Trails, farms and critters

I recently lost the last of my flock to critters, so to house the replacement crew I have built (insert dramatic music) The Chicken Fortress! My local coyotes in conversation probably sound like this: “Where are you dining tonight?” “Old man Backs ha
Pender Harbour & Egmont: Hiking to Rapids is over the top

Pender Harbour & Egmont: Hiking to Rapids is over the top

Hiking on our rainforest trails, especially the famous Skookumchuck Rapids, is a spectacular treat. Now it will be over the top as the Skookumchuck Bakery and Café is open. Rachael is smiling and ready with heavenly creations and tasty drinks.