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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 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.

Here are the good deeds (and not so good deeds) that happened in our Coast community this week!

Supporters of the Driftwood Theatre School apparated outside the Raven’s Cry Theatre in Sechelt last week to promote a new season of acting classes offered by the non-profit organization.

Also, Volunteers needed for community development forum

Also, PHARA all candidates meeting is Oct. 8 forum

BC Ferries is planning to add seven new boats to its fleet –– six of those to replace retiring vessels –– which BCF CEO Nicholas Jimenez says will alleviate stress for the Sunshine Coast, but he wouldn’t at this point commit to a second boat for Route 3 (Langdale-Horseshoe Bay).  

The funding raised locally was the result of a very successful Red Serge Gala, hosted Sept. 10, as well as smaller events, corporate and individual donations pledged to the riders.

Entire 145-page governance audit of District of Sechelt released