In the Community

'A gentle man of deep integrity and dedication, Rick was known for his ethical nature, warmth, and genuine kindness. He lived his life with purpose, touching the lives of those around him through his compassion, honesty, and steadfast commitment to doing what was right.'

'It is hard to capture the essence of Alf: he was an adventurer, a connoisseur, a mountaineer, a traveler, a voracious reader, a dedicated gardener, and an amazing husband, father and granddad. He was a gifted raconteur.'

Last weekend had 24 dart players playing off in Zone 4 (Sunshine Coast Legions) competing to move onto playoff in the provincials to be held in Cranbrook, March 14 to 16.

Another New Year and another birthday celebration missed. A candle blown out too soon. Hog, who also goes by the stage name Usually Trespassing, lost his brother Marcel L’Abbée in 2017 to the fentanyl crisis in Canada.

Also, watching the phases of Venus

And, what’s happening with Coopers Green?

A pair of holiday fundraisers in Gibsons raised more than $16,000 for local causes.

And, Women’s Connection celebrates its 26th anniversary

The first weekend I visited the Sunshine Coast, we decided to move here. A conversation in a shop in Lower Gibsons made it clear: it wouldn’t just be the Sunshine Coast –– it had to be Roberts Creek.

Persephone Brewing Company hosted a lively evening in honour of Robbie Burns on Jan. 25. Families and friends filled the house, fires warmed the cozy outside seating, food and drink flowed freely, and the musicians were in fine form.