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Fundraising for families

Fundraising for families

Hi everyone! Hope you had a good week and were safe during all the flooding, wind storm and power outages. Mother Nature sure packed a punch with record rainfall and strong winds wreaking havoc on most of the province.
Particulars of the popular pileated woodpecker

Particulars of the popular pileated woodpecker

In receiving comments from readers of this column, a frequent topic is the pileated woodpecker.
Support available for locals living with serious mental illnesses

Support available for locals living with serious mental illnesses

'Our mandate includes public awareness and understanding and advocacy for better services and support for people suffering mental illnesses'
Sunshine Coast Foundation names its new executive director

Sunshine Coast Foundation names its new executive director

The Sunshine Coast Foundation board has appointed Connie Baxter as its incoming executive director. Connie brings more than 30 years’ experience in non-profit and municipal government leadership to the role.
How to lower our homes’ carbon footprints: talk

How to lower our homes’ carbon footprints: talk

The two largest contributors to Canadians’ carbon footprints are home energy loss and transportation. Our homes lose energy primarily through heating the home but also through heating water, lighting and powering appliances. On Dec.
Firefighters save Nemo the horse from a sinkhole in Roberts Creek

Firefighters save Nemo the horse from a sinkhole in Roberts Creek

Nov. 10 rescue in Roberts Creek required a crane and makeshift harness
Celebrating food, art and community connection at the Gibsons Public Market

Celebrating food, art and community connection at the Gibsons Public Market

The Gibsons Public Market is home to six local merchants, an award-winning bistro, and many local entrepreneurs, artists and artisans
Gibsons to be lit up by Sea of Light

Gibsons to be lit up by Sea of Light

Each year, the annual holiday light display at Gibsons Marina grows and glows, creating a magical family experience. On Nov. 18 at 5 p.m.
Growing knowledge of forests

Growing knowledge of forests

The Nov. 17 Elphinstone Community Association will meet over Zoom at 7 p.m. Please contact [email protected] for the code. Guest speaker Kelly Foley will discuss affordable housing on the coast.
Sail Pass is on the horizon

Sail Pass is on the horizon

Hi everyone! Hope you had a wonderful week with rain and more rain and wind and then lots of wind.