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Art Beat: Midsummer comes early and the Songbird Forest series continues

Art Beat: Midsummer comes early and the Songbird Forest series continues

Also, Stenukws (Rita Poulsen) and Kwayimin (Andy Johnson) gave an hour-long introduction to the shíshálh language in Hackett Park last week.
Authors share new books on Indigenous identity

Authors share new books on Indigenous identity

Teoni Spathelfer and Terry and George Goulet read from new works
The Coast's George Vourtsis returns to the boxing ring after six years

The Coast's George Vourtsis returns to the boxing ring after six years

Athletes from the Sunshine Coast Boxing Club competed in Abbotsford last weekend
Halfmoon Happenings: Yellow flag iris infesting Sargeant Bay wetlands

Halfmoon Happenings: Yellow flag iris infesting Sargeant Bay wetlands

Also, the Halfmoon Bay Fair is back July 17 at Coopers Green after a two-year hiatus.
How to spot these curious groups of very old stars this summer

How to spot these curious groups of very old stars this summer

In cosmic terms, our star is a spring chicken compared to some of these stars: Messier 3 is estimated to be 11 billion years old (and on a good night, you can see it with binoculars).
Gumboot Nation: Summer, is that really you?

Gumboot Nation: Summer, is that really you?

'My summer schedule is filling up fast, as yours is too. I asked a long-time Coast friend if he had plans to leave over the summer, he said, and I quote, “Do you think I put up with the winters here just to leave?” Enjoy yourself, here are a few ways how.'
Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Happy Canada Day

Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Happy Canada Day

Madeira Market returns July 2; FibreWorks has a new exhibit; and Mark Petersen, Enns of the Earth and Westerley Acappella Group perform at the School of Music Coffee House next weekend.
Reels to memory cards: Coast community TV manager retires after 50 years in the industry

Reels to memory cards: Coast community TV manager retires after 50 years in the industry

Starting as a high school student sneaking away to work on the Beachcombers, Sunshine Coast-raised Steve Sleep would go on to teach generations of high school students the ins and outs of community television. Now, the longtime community TV manager is stepping back from his role – but not necessarily his community.
Here's what happening on Canada Day in Sechelt

Here's what happening on Canada Day in Sechelt

Friday, July 1 marks 155 years since Canada’s confederation and the last day of the first syíyaya Days in Sechelt. Pack your sunscreen and your smile for fun events in downtown Sechelt.
COVID-19 cases, deaths down from previous week

COVID-19 cases, deaths down from previous week

COVID-19 case counts showing typical summer decline.