In the Community

Sunshine Coast Hospice Society offers services and support to people facing end of life challenges, including palliative care, advance care planning, and grief support for those who have lost a loved one. Hike for Hospice is the organization’s major annual fundraiser, held on May 26 this year at Mission Point Park. Despite the rain, enthusiastic volunteers were smiling. For more, see coasthospice.com.

Also, T Corona Borealis, also faint but with a bright future

'Derek’s work as a photographer and graphic designer beautifully captured his love for adventure and the natural world, leaving a legacy that will continue to inspire.'

Also, playing tourist along the Coast this weekend

Global EV Alliance is a network of electric vehicle drivers’ organizations from around the globe, including 60 associations in 35 countries with a combined membership of over 320,000.

Egmont Day is this Saturday, June 1. From the organizers: “We are still in need of baked goods, volunteers and parade entries. The kids fishing derby is at 8:30 (government dock) parade starts at 11 (parade participants arrive around 10:30, muster at the museum/Skookumchuk trailhead). Lunch is at noon. If you have baked goods to bring, drop off at the cakewalk in the community hall.

'For a small rural community, there is a lot of really strong support': Sunshine Coast Pride Society formalized and is gearing up for June's Pride Month. Events include a full-scale parade and community celebration on June 2.

The Sunshine Coast Astronomy Club received a BC Rehab grant for a wheelchair-accessible porta-potty, which was delivered last week.

A freshly restored way of seeing the geography of the shíshálh Nation’s swiya (homeland) is emerging from three years of research and collaboration.