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Coast-wide track and field meet returns for SD 46 elementary students

Coast-wide track and field meet returns for SD 46 elementary students

More than 380 sudents from 10 elementary schools partake in the track and field event's return.
Letter: What can be done about housing with Sechelt's new zoning bylaw?

Letter: What can be done about housing with Sechelt's new zoning bylaw?

'That said, a number of community members, including seniors have basically been put on the streets as of June 1 with more to come. I’m very unclear as to why, with all this zoning and STR input the last few months, why permits have not been allowed for RVs to be parked, or zoning for tiny houses permitted with in the town’s boundaries.'
Letters: One step closer to a new hall for Halfmoon Bay

Letters: One step closer to a new hall for Halfmoon Bay

'The new hall will provide an adaptable venue for a variety of events such as meetings, classes, concerts, and family celebrations. The commercial kitchen will offer catered events, cooking classes, and a venue for concession style service by local vendors.'
St. Bart’s starts a hot lunch program as food bank usage rises

St. Bart’s starts a hot lunch program as food bank usage rises

In the first four months, the food bank served 438 people. In May alone, it served 158, with clients receiving food hampers, produce, frozen meat and discretionary household items.
Just Ask Angie: How Canada Summer Jobs applies to the Coast

Just Ask Angie: How Canada Summer Jobs applies to the Coast

Q: Can you tell me about the Canada Summer Jobs program and how it applies to the Coast?
Letters: Windows, pesticides, climate change also killing birds (it's not just a cat problem)

Letters: Windows, pesticides, climate change also killing birds (it's not just a cat problem)

'In Canada, window strikes alone kill 16 to 42 million birds annually. Feral cats have a significant role to play in bird kills, with some estimates being as high as 59 per cent of kills by cats. Other factors such as automobile collisions, agricultural pesticides, agricultural mowing of ground nesting birds, and commercial forestry practices (destroying nests/habitat) account for millions more. Climate change also affects food sources and habitat contributing to population decline.'
Kym Gouchie sings at High Beam Dreams June 8

Kym Gouchie sings at High Beam Dreams June 8

Cultural connections inspire the visiting singer
Art Beat: Living Forest Institute holding outdoor musical concerts

Art Beat: Living Forest Institute holding outdoor musical concerts

Also, In the Serpent's Wake, Seraphina, author Rachel Hartman is visiting Gibsons and District Public Library on June 11.
Sunshine Coast paddler to represent Canada in sprint canoeing

Sunshine Coast paddler to represent Canada in sprint canoeing

Five other Gibsons Paddle Club members also attending World Sprint Championships in August
Meet or beat our donation: Brackett Family Challenge

Meet or beat our donation: Brackett Family Challenge

The Legion is fundraising for Ukrainian refugees