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Obituary: Leif Olaf Mjanes

Obituary: Leif Olaf Mjanes

'Leif's generous and fun-loving spirit endeared him to many lifelong friends on the Sunshine Coast.'
Obituary: Gwendolyn Helen Boyte

Obituary: Gwendolyn Helen Boyte

'She will be remembered for her glowing smile, her genuine care for others, her delicious homemade pies and the love she had for her family.'
Obituary: Mervyn Henry

Obituary: Mervyn Henry

July 11, 1942 - August 25, 2024
Good Birding: Three hours of birding on the Coast

Good Birding: Three hours of birding on the Coast

How many species would appear for a Scottish guest on a deadline?
Waves & Wood: An architectural beauty nestles in the trees of Middlepoint

Waves & Wood: An architectural beauty nestles in the trees of Middlepoint

If you turn off the Sunshine Coast Highway near Middlepoint and wind your way down a driveway into the forest, past a garden patch, over a bridge and past a rustic cottage, you will find a designer home, nestled in trees but with a gorgeous south-west view to the ocean and the Vancouver Island mountains far beyond. It’s the dream home of Koen Drugmand and the late Din Ruttelynck, both European-trained architects and both with a love of the natural wildness of the Coast.
Just Ask: Social prescribing is a lifeline for aging seniors

Just Ask: Social prescribing is a lifeline for aging seniors

Next month, my grandmother—whom I affectionately call Babcia, a tribute to our Polish roots—will celebrate her 97th birthday. She lives in a senior living facility in London, Ontario.
Scenes from the Coast's 2024 Terry Fox Run

Scenes from the Coast's 2024 Terry Fox Run

Terry Fox began his renowned cross-Canada run on April 12, 1980, hoping to reach the Pacific Ocean. He was forced to stop outside Thunder Bay, Ontario on Sept. 1 after cancer returned to his lungs. He had run 5,373 kilometres.
Seniors for Climate to hold inaugural event Oct. 1

Seniors for Climate to hold inaugural event Oct. 1

Seniors For Climate is a new national organization of Canadian seniors who are alarmed at the tepid pace that our respective governments, at all levels, are addressing the climate crisis. Seniors for Climate has chosen Oct.
Halfmoon happenings: We’re in bear country after all

Halfmoon happenings: We’re in bear country after all

Also, Volunteers needed for community development forum
Pender Harbour-Egmont highlights: Trilogy takes the stage Sunday

Pender Harbour-Egmont highlights: Trilogy takes the stage Sunday

Also, PHARA all candidates meeting is Oct. 8 forum