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Public gets inside access at Gibsons library for first time since pandemic hit

Public gets inside access at Gibsons library for first time since pandemic hit

As of July 6, people wanting books from Gibsons and District Public Library will no longer have to order them like pizza – for the first time in four months, they can walk inside and browse the shelves themselves.
Comfort in a difficult time

Comfort in a difficult time

Sometime near the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the provincial government thought it was a good idea to lend a helping hand to folks living on basic income assistance and disability benefits – many of whom live with a mental illness.
Shorebirds winging their way back south

Shorebirds winging their way back south

For the last few months birders’ eyes and ears have largely been focused on the passerines, also known as the perching birds or the songbirds.
Roberts Creek: The Creek we love

Roberts Creek: The Creek we love

Occasionally I come across artful little window cabinet / birdhouse looking bookshelf things. Cute. The RCCA will soon offer a Little Free Library at the Roberts Creek Hall.
Pender Harbour & Egmont: So much music in the Harbour

Pender Harbour & Egmont: So much music in the Harbour

Madeira Market got off to a great start and will be welcoming you to come shop and visit each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Gardens.
Halfmoon Bay: Welcome Beach Hall - the beginning

Halfmoon Bay: Welcome Beach Hall - the beginning

Hi everyone! Hope you all had an awesome week. Bet you all put your umbrellas to good use. No worries, summer weather will soon be here.
Student trustee one of 10 B.C. students to be awarded $1,000 for community spirit

Student trustee one of 10 B.C. students to be awarded $1,000 for community spirit

Outgoing School District No. 46 (SD46) student trustee Jessica Carroll is one of 10 students in B.C.
Happy Anniversary!

Happy Anniversary!

Patricia and Richard Crawshay of West Sechelt celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary on June 23. They were married in 1945 on Richard’s birthday.
Reconciliation pole moved to make way for House of Clans

Reconciliation pole moved to make way for House of Clans

Those familiar with the site of a white tent and scatterings of wood shavings between Raven’s Cry Theatre and Big Mac’s convenience store in Sechelt may wonder where it has gone.
Loan Cupboard reopens

Loan Cupboard reopens

Volunteers Shelley Grainger, Jim Noon and Georgina Covey prepare the Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary Loan Cupboard for reopening with limited service due to COVID-19.