In the Community

Great yelps of laughter echoed through the Lower Sunshine Coast's northernmost population centre June 3 as the Egmont Community Club-sponsored Egmont Day saw folks crowd to that location.

On May 25, the Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden and supporters celebrated the grand opening of the first in a series of accessible paths connecting some of the garden’s feature collections.

June sees the end of the spring season. Here are some of the highlights from the past month.

June 1 to 21 marks the first counting period of the Annual BC Bat Count.

The school district wrapped up its elementary track and field season last week with their high jump competition taking place at Chatelech, and the 400+ athletes from Grades 3 to 7 braving the hot day at the Elphinstone Secondary School track.

And, remembering the time the school burnt down

Also, Pender Harbour Blues Fest runs all weekend

Spotlight on...Halfmoon Bay General Store

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