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Halfmoon Bay: Dawn chorus: Nature’s morning concert

Halfmoon Bay: Dawn chorus: Nature’s morning concert

Happy Summer Solstice! Summer officially began on Saturday, June 20 although the weather was slightly less summerlike. We still remain in Stage 1 water restrictions, which is wonderful for this time of year.
Roberts Creek: Sailing, sailing, over the Salish Sea

Roberts Creek: Sailing, sailing, over the Salish Sea

I like living in a “ferry-dependent community.” It gives us this insulated quality. I like that Lower Mainlanders can’t wrap their heads around the idea that we need a boat to get here but we are not an island.
Pender Harbour & Egmont: Bargain Barn holding book sale, set to start accepting donations

Pender Harbour & Egmont: Bargain Barn holding book sale, set to start accepting donations

The Bargain Barn’s Giant Book Sale is this weekend! Put on your masks and come shop this fantastic event at the Legion on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. Social distancing a must.
More than $85,000 raised for food banks

More than $85,000 raised for food banks

A virtual food bank drive held in April and May brought in more than $85,000 for four food banks on the Sunshine Coast to meet increased demand during the COVID-19 crisis.
Response network works to keep seniors safe

Response network works to keep seniors safe

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Hospice launches online fundraisers

Hospice launches online fundraisers

Sunshine Coast Hospice Society is weathering the economic challenges of COVID-19 by moving two important fundraising campaigns for the organization online: the Hike for Hospice, typically held in May at Mission Point Park, and a community auction.
Business Recovery Task Force to hold online forum

Business Recovery Task Force to hold online forum

The Sunshine Coast Business Recovery Task Force wants to hear from local businesses owners about what they need to make their reopenings succeed.
Dancing on a cloud!

Dancing on a cloud!

After putting on the Dad and Me Dance for the past 20 years, the Rotary Club of the Sunshine Coast ran hard up against COVID-19.
Roberts Creek: Slug Nation: a state of mind

Roberts Creek: Slug Nation: a state of mind

I got finally hold of the Gumboot Nation crest, emblazoned with the skunk cabbage above the gumboots and dead centre, larger than anything, the slug! It really is no wonder that the slug is the official animal of Roberts Creek.
Pender Harbour & Egmont: Forest paradise and logging consultation

Pender Harbour & Egmont: Forest paradise and logging consultation

We the residents of the Harbour Egmont appreciate our paradise, now more than ever. The natural beauty of the forests has provided sanctuary, solace, peace and sanity for all who have walked within, especially during these unusual, unsettling times.