In the Community

A wagon full of thankful kisses to the young man who has been cleaning around the benches, trees and picnic tables along the Boulevard and Cowrie Street.

‘Dragon boating has changed our lives’

Madeira Market, hosted by the Pender Harbour Community Club on Saturdays in the Gardens rain or shine, started April 3 and now has come to a close for the season. The tag – “Come visit! Come shop!” – worked.

Hi everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful week and are looking forward to a lovely Thanksgiving long weekend.

The congregation of St Hilda’s Anglican Church on Aug. 24 officially celebrated the Rev. Dr. Stephen Black as its new rector. Rev. Black began his ministry at St Hilda’s on Jan.

The Beachcombers Advanced Toastmasters Club of Gibsons is hosting a virtual pub night on Oct. 18, offering a high-spirited introduction to its passion for verbal communication.

More than 20 volunteers process tens of thousands of cans and bottles each week

Fourteen members of the Sargeant Bay Society and the Sargeant Bay Streamkeepers got together on Sept. 28 for the annual Sargeant Bay Provincial Park berm cleanup event. Each year volunteers clear extra brush and debris from the upper berm.

The rainy weather held off for Sechelt’s Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 25, allowing the community event to draw a “great turnout” at Rockwood Lodge.

With COVID restrictions still in place, the annual free Community Thanksgiving Dinner will once again be served up “to go.” This year, the event has expanded its reach from its Gibsons base to Sechelt. On Monday, Oct.