In the Community

Fundraiser helps fund dog guides for people with disabilities

After one of the coldest Aprils on record, May was one of the warmest, with official temperatures above 31C in Gibsons and Sechelt on the 15th. It has also been exceptionally dry with the only precipitation falling on the 5th.

Also, detailing Johannes Kepler's many contributions to astronomy.

Also, watch for bears out and about

Some of the Coast triumphs and tribulations of the rapidly growing sport

'Your personality was larger than life. This is just a pause in our next big adventure.'

'She will be remembered by all who knew her as gentle, loving, generous, creative, and hardworking. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She leaves us all with many beautiful memories.'

'Donna was a kind and gentle soul, with never a bad word or feeling for anyone. She will be greatly missed by her family and her many friends.'

A tip of the “cowboy” hat to event organizers, volunteers and sponsors for job well done and to Mother Nature for sunny skies and warm temperatures. 

The second annual Salmon Release Festival drew many to Chapman Creek Hatchery. Thousands of coho salmon were released into nature by the bucketfull, as families enjoyed a variety of activities on May 20.