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Kisses & Kicks

Kisses & Kicks

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.
Comrades in cancer enjoy the benefits of being in same boat

Comrades in cancer enjoy the benefits of being in same boat

‘Dragon boating has changed our lives’
Madeira Market comes to a close for the season

Madeira Market comes to a close for the season

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.
A day to give thanks for the harvest

A day to give thanks for the harvest

Hi everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful week and are looking forward to a lovely Thanksgiving long weekend.
St. Hilda’s welcomes new rector

St. Hilda’s welcomes new rector

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.
Intoxicating conversation on tap at virtual pub night

Intoxicating conversation on tap at virtual pub night

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.
Habitat ‘Refundablers’ raise $80,000 a year

Habitat ‘Refundablers’ raise $80,000 a year

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

BERM CLEANUP

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.
Sechelt serves up brews, beats and bratwurst at Oktoberfest

Sechelt serves up brews, beats and bratwurst at Oktoberfest

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.
Community offers free Thanksgiving dinner ‘to go’

Community offers free Thanksgiving dinner ‘to go’

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.