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Sechelt Skies: An opportunity to see distant solar system neighbours

Sechelt Skies: An opportunity to see distant solar system neighbours

'For those who pay attention to my columns, I have described lately how our two outermost planetary neighbours have conveniently located themselves very close to unmistakable naked eye objects –– no more tedious star-hopping from difficult-to-read star charts or mentally switching left and right for the image seen in an astronomical telescope.'
Fastpitch Dispatches: Big bats lead to big wins

Fastpitch Dispatches: Big bats lead to big wins

Last week’s fastpitch action featured some lopsided scores as teams caught fire at the plate, much to the dismay of their opponents.
Gumboot Nation: Six roaming siblings –– All about Coast Car Co-op

Gumboot Nation: Six roaming siblings –– All about Coast Car Co-op

Hi! You’ve probably seen me napping beside the library in the Creek, or bouncing around town carrying branches and leaves to the green waste, heading to the dump or carrying boxes from the city or dirt from the nursery.
Pender Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Egmont Thrift Store seeks donations

Pender Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Egmont Thrift Store seeks donations

The Egmont Thrift Store is seeking gently used donations. Items needed: men’s clothes, older kids’ clothes, dresses, household items, beauty items, bedding, towels, outdoors stuff and pet stuff only please.
shíshálh Nation mourns death of Grizzly Bear on Texada Island, calls for better wildlife coordination

shíshálh Nation mourns death of Grizzly Bear on Texada Island, calls for better wildlife coordination

Nation had been working with partners to move the bear to Homalco territory
Obituary: Gary Blake Weber

Obituary: Gary Blake Weber

'Gary had a wonderful curiosity and was not afraid to tackle any task, from home renovations to cell phone repairs. If it could be fixed, Gary would fix it.'
Kinnikinnick school art project celebrates creativity and community

Kinnikinnick school art project celebrates creativity and community

In a heartwarming display of school spirit and artistic talent, students from Kindergarten through Grade 7 have transformed the front fence of their school into a vibrant gallery of painted wooden bears.
SCYSA Storm U17 Boys: Cutting through the noise in a 10-month pursuit of excellence

SCYSA Storm U17 Boys: Cutting through the noise in a 10-month pursuit of excellence

Cutting through the noise in a 10-month pursuit of excellence
Public voices mixed reactions to proposed six-storey rental project on O’Shea Road

Public voices mixed reactions to proposed six-storey rental project on O’Shea Road

Residents raise concerns over traffic, parking, and environmental impact of proposed 78-unit development
Obituary: Andrew Scott

Obituary: Andrew Scott

'Andrew would like to express his appreciation for the beautiful Sunshine Coast, and for the network of friends he made here. He is grateful beyond words to have been able to spend the last decades of his life as part of this smart, friendly, cultured community.'