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'A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Walter’s kindness, wisdom, and humour left an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him.'

Staying active and engaged in community programs can sometimes feel out of reach for families and individuals facing financial barriers. That’s where the Leisure Inclusion for Everyone (LIFE) Program steps in.

Barry Janyk, a former four-term mayor of Gibsons, lifelong environmentalist, small-town advocate and aficionado of Hawaiian shirts and British motorcycles, died at home on November 26 in the community he loved and helped to build.

November 29, 1930 - December 1, 2024

February 21, 1948 - December 15, 2024

A nearly century-old silent film is due to get a fresh soundtrack in Gibsons later this month, as an instrumentalist who once shared the stage with grunge superstars Nirvana improvises an original score.

An all-ages spectacle featuring tap, swing and three-part harmony has been assembled by the Sunshine Coast Literacy Coalition to mark B.C.’s Family Literacy Week.

And results of the 46th Sunshine Coast and the 34th Pender Harbour Christmas Bird Counts, held on Dec. 14 and 18 respectively.

The award-winning debut by a Vancouver-based playwright will come to life this weekend in 2025’s first public play reading of the Off the Page series.

And, Orcas swim team compete in inclusion meet