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The Raiders emerged as champions after a hard-fought playoff run that culminated in a victory over Lon’s Gun Show in the finals.

Recent events have forced all of us to face the fact that reconciliation with Indigenous Canadians is necessary. Education and personal connections are an obvious way to help achieve reconciliation.

Anything goes at Roberts Creek Daze, the annual community festival held on Aug. 11, provided it’s upbeat — and offbeat.

Also, mural grand opening coming up

The Summer Chamber Music Weekend is Aug. 17 and 18

In response to safety concerns from many residents, the mayor, some district councillors and RCMP will be in attendance at the meeting.

A brilliant exhibition of collage by Filipino-Canadian artist Jay Cabalu is in full swing at The Kube gallery in Gibsons. The show’s title, Bunso, is derived from a Tagalog term of endearment for the 'youngest child' in a family.

Pender Harbour’s annual celebration of marine heritage drew crowds of boat enthusiasts to Madeira Park on Aug. 3. Sponsored by Pender Harbour Living Heritage Society (PHLHS), the event featured beautifully crafted wooden boats, displays of historic marine equipment, kids’ activities, local vendors and community organizations, music, theatre, a fishnet repair workshop, raffle prizes, breakfast from the Lions Club, and a diving exhibition. See more at penderharbourwoodenboatshow.ca/

Disposal of drywall at Sechelt landfill is being suspended from Aug. 16 to 27, due to “operational reasons”, a Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) press release dated Aug. 15 announced.