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‘Soames 2 Everest Challenge’ raises $13,000

‘Soames 2 Everest Challenge’ raises $13,000

Participants who turned Soames Hill into a mountain have raised a mountain of cash for a new School District No. 46 (SD46) scholarship.
Birdlife in period of transition

Birdlife in period of transition

Early August is a time of stasis in the birdlife of the Sunshine Coast as the frenetic activity of our breeding birds is over for the year while wintering species are still largely absent to the north and east.
Walking group becomes lifeline for isolated seniors

Walking group becomes lifeline for isolated seniors

It all began as a neighbourhood walking group for seniors in the early 1980s.

Good eats in Roberts Creek

Like some of you, I have been experimenting in the kitchen as a replacement for a social life.

Pender Harbour & Egmont: Treasures galore at Madeira Market

Madeira Market this and every Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. behind The Hall is a great place to visit and shop.
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.