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Obituary: Maureen Wilkinson

Obituary: Maureen Wilkinson

'From the beginning Mo was high energy, adventurous and a risk taker. She did nothing half throttle instead always choosing to go full throttle.'
Obituary: William Thomas George Purvis

Obituary: William Thomas George Purvis

'He had a love for the outdoors and a passion for our beloved Canada that set an example for his family. He was admired by many for his integrity, and his zeal. Bill was unique, talented and independent.'
Obituary: Bill Barrett

Obituary: Bill Barrett

'An avid outdoorsman Bill loved hunting, fishing and being in nature. He loved being on the water and spent 23 years living on the West Coast on a boat in Sechelt, BC.'
Obituary: Rosalie E. Jacquot

Obituary: Rosalie E. Jacquot

'Rosalie was truly a very special wife, mom and grandma. She was a steadfast caregiver, always checking in on friends and family, offering words of wisdom and endless support.'
Coast Scene: Locals and visitors alike enjoy Egmont Day

Coast Scene: Locals and visitors alike enjoy Egmont Day

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.
Botanical Garden accessible path unveiled: Push, roll, walk, strut!

Botanical Garden accessible path unveiled: Push, roll, walk, strut!

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.
Spotlight on Special O: Swinging golf clubs as spring season winds up

Spotlight on Special O: Swinging golf clubs as spring season winds up

June sees the end of the spring season. Here are some of the highlights from the past month.
Can you help with the bat census?

Can you help with the bat census?

June 1 to 21 marks the first counting period of the Annual BC Bat Count.
Sunshine Coast elementary schools' track and field wrap up

Sunshine Coast elementary schools' track and field wrap up

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.
Gumboot Nation: Enjoy the days that still grow longer

Gumboot Nation: Enjoy the days that still grow longer

And, remembering the time the school burnt down