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S&M Sweet Shoppe donates

S&M Sweet Shoppe donates

Doug and Michelle Sikora of S&M Sweet Shoppe in Gibsons present a cheque for the Salvation Army Food Bank to family services coodinator Matthew Hardman.
Grads get cash boost from healthcare auxiliary

Grads get cash boost from healthcare auxiliary

Capilano University
Renting a room can help with mortgage

Renting a room can help with mortgage

Friends are looking to buy their first home. I’m encouraging them to find a place with at least a room if not a larger or separate area they can rent out.
Syiyaya: Raquel Joe weaving times announced

Syiyaya: Raquel Joe weaving times announced

The syiyaya Reconciliation Movement has announced a series of public weaving times for ch’elkwilwet Raquel Joe as part of its Weaving Reconciliation Project.
Capilano University: The changing face of education

Capilano University: The changing face of education

Many of us can readily remember our university lecture halls. Professors were situated at the front of the room and were known as the vessels of information. Students would listen intently, taking notes that would later be used for exam preparation.
Recharge with Forest Therapy

Recharge with Forest Therapy

Pender Harbour Wildlife Society
Elphinstone: A chat with Bud Fisher

Elphinstone: A chat with Bud Fisher

My husband and I recently had a chance to sit down with Bud Fisher, a remarkable man of 91. Bud is an old-timer, born and raised on the same Gower Point property where our conversation took place.
Halfmoon Bay: Travel Ambassadors wanted

Halfmoon Bay: Travel Ambassadors wanted

Rock away those winter blues at a St. Patrick’s Day Dance, with classic hits performed by the popular Playback, a dedicated group of musicians. Brighten up your weekend March 16 at Coopers Green Hall. Doors 7 p.m., music starts 7:30 p.m.
Pender Harbour & Egmont: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Legion

Pender Harbour & Egmont: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Legion

The Pender Harbour Blues Society Dance Party featuring the fantastic party band Brickhouse this Saturday, March 16 is almost sold out. This is the final performance for the band; don’t miss out! Doors open at 8 p.m. at the Hall.
Quilters Guild show and raffle on the horizon

Quilters Guild show and raffle on the horizon

The Sunshine Coast Quilters Guild raffle quilt project was taken on by the satellite group Gone to Pieces. All but one of the 20 fabrics required for the quilt were bought on the Coast.