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Excitement was high for the 25th annual Dad & Me Dance held at Chatelech Secondary on May 14. The highly anticipated event, hosted by the Rotary Club of the Sunshine Coast, is for girls aged five to 13 and their dads or other “awesome dude” in their lives. Girls and their dates enjoyed a barbecue meal, sweet treats, fun games, and some wild dancing. 

Who knew that when Bev and Costin Gidora founded the Sechelt Farmers’ Market 31 year ago where it would be today? The first market was held by the then ambulance station, which is now a playground by the pier.

Kids Don’t Float PFD loans, safety checks offered by RCMSAR

Also, FireSmart presentation coming to Garden Club

A Cappella Strait choir and the Choralations Children’s Choir are celebrating momentous anniversaries this month: 40 years of singing together for the A Cappella Strait choristers and 34 years for the young voices of Choralations.

Also, HBCA hosting ‘loving our trails’ day on June 1

Rain and clouds are expected for the next few days

Saturday, May 18, almost 1,000 people participated in the Salmon Release Festival at Chapman Creek Fish Hatchery.

Organizers point to tight timelines for raising money and a volunteer base as the reason for the festival not proceeding. They still hope to hold an event next year.

Just a few years ago, in 2021, the campaign raised more than $100,000. At the start of this week, this year's iteration had raised just $1,000.