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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.
Habitat for Humanity rebuilds governance to build new relations and more housing

Habitat for Humanity rebuilds governance to build new relations and more housing

At the Habitat for Humanity Sunshine Coast (Habitat) annual general meeting, five members of the community were elected to the board of nine directors, and the stage was set for renewal in governance and community engagement.
Birdsong almost silent during summer

Birdsong almost silent during summer

The dog days of summer are almost upon us. June was very changeable, a not uncommon occurrence, but now the temperatures are in the high 20s and a mid-summer lethargy is taking over.
Halfmoon Bay: Being a volunteer firefighter: what does it take?

Halfmoon Bay: Being a volunteer firefighter: what does it take?

Hi everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful week. We enjoyed some fairly warm days with the temperatures being ‘more normal’ ranging from 23 to 27 Celsius. Remember to wear a hat and use sun block when spending time outside.
Pender Harbour & Egmont: Waterfront concert a highlight

Pender Harbour & Egmont: Waterfront concert a highlight

The highlight of summer 2020 in the Harbour for many of us will most certainly be the fantastic waterfront concert last Saturday in Gunboat Bay starring the fabulous Peter Van Trio.
Letter campaign brings joy to seniors

Letter campaign brings joy to seniors

Dear Coastal Neighbour