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J-pod makes an appearance in Howe Sound

J-pod makes an appearance in Howe Sound

'It was just one of those lucky days. I reached for the camera and it had a full charge, my [tele-photo] lens was on the camera. And I could just go out onto my deck and start snapping photos,' says Bowen Island's Kathy Clarke. 'That’s why I say everything lined up that day — I’m buying a lotto ticket.'
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'Make the Yuletide gay': Drag show to benefit affordable housing society

'Make the Yuletide gay': Drag show to benefit affordable housing society

'We’re asking lots of questions and I think having these events in small communities can open a lot of people’s minds'
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Pender Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Celebrate the holiday season in the harbour Dec. 17

Pender Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Celebrate the holiday season in the harbour Dec. 17

Tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 17 is all about celebrating the holiday season in the harbour. Santa is coming to town and so is George Connell to entertain us with his extraordinary 'Stories and Songs,' not to mention Light Up the Town.
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Sign-up deadline for Christmas community dinners in Gibsons and Sechelt extended

Sign-up deadline for Christmas community dinners in Gibsons and Sechelt extended

Come for dinner Dec. 18
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Adventure motorcyclist from qathet region ready for Dakar Rally

Adventure motorcyclist from qathet region ready for Dakar Rally

"You could be up to 150 or 160 kilometres per hour at times, but I think the average speed will be upwards of 70 kilometres per hour." ~ Gareth Jones
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Can whales be saved from harmful noise pollution? These B.C. engineers think so

Can whales be saved from harmful noise pollution? These B.C. engineers think so

Noise coming from propeller rotation on ships is disturbing whales.
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Art Beat: Hospice Society makes seasonal connections

Art Beat: Hospice Society makes seasonal connections

Also, the Coast's concert season continues
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Good Birding: It’s time for the Christmas Bird Count!

Good Birding: It’s time for the Christmas Bird Count!

In 2021 counts were reported in 2,621 circles with 76,880 participants counting 43 million birds of 2,554 species.
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Halfmoon Happenings: Weather looks good for the Sail Pass this weekend

Halfmoon Happenings: Weather looks good for the Sail Pass this weekend

Fundraising continues for Neighbours Helping Neighbours
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Sechelt man identified as victim found in burned vehicle in Egmont area

Sechelt man identified as victim found in burned vehicle in Egmont area

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has identified Sechelt's Shaun Hoole as the victim and is appealing to the public for information.
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