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Dads, daughters and decades of dancing: Rotary’s Beloved ‘Dad and Me’ Tradition Turns 26

Dads, daughters and decades of dancing: Rotary’s Beloved ‘Dad and Me’ Tradition Turns 26

The Rotary Club’s 26th annual Dad & Me Dance earlier this month was a 400-person sold-out affair as delighted local fathers and daughters took part in the local tradition that started with just 20 participants in 1999.
Sold-out Coaster still needs volunteers

Sold-out Coaster still needs volunteers

June 7 is the second annual Coaster marathon, and our Halfmoon Happenings columnist Kyla Trethewey checked in with organizers Marzelle and Jeanelle for insight into what’s already become a wildly popular late spring event.
Good Birding: Awaiting last of our migrating species

Good Birding: Awaiting last of our migrating species

Species’ arrivals have been a bit behind schedule
Coast drag racing levels up!

Coast drag racing levels up!

The hungry growl of engines shakes the ground, each working part itching to hit the track. With the sweet smell of gasoline in the air, we launch into the 27th season of Sunshine Coast drag racing.
Just Ask: What local supports exist for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community on the Sunshine Coast?

Just Ask: What local supports exist for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community on the Sunshine Coast?

The Sunshine Coast is home to several inclusive programs and welcoming spaces that support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Sechelt Skies: Heavy metals: Alchemy for non-dummies​

Sechelt Skies: Heavy metals: Alchemy for non-dummies​

Also, more planetary action in June
Gumboot Nation: The sky holds the best view

Gumboot Nation: The sky holds the best view

I begin as pots of colour, made new each year over hot July days. My soul is an artist’s vision. Hundreds of panels patterned together.
Halfmoon Happenings: About the trails of Halfmoon Bay

Halfmoon Happenings: About the trails of Halfmoon Bay

Volunteers have invested thousands of hours, millions of dollars in work value
Pender Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Blues Festival is next coming up next weekend!

Pender Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Blues Festival is next coming up next weekend!

Also, thank you to the heroes in our midst
Gibsons committee rejects church rezoning

Gibsons committee rejects church rezoning

Application to permanently allow Christ the King to operate at The Quay building turned down, final decision coming from council