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In newly opened dog park, legacy of beloved local dog trainer lives on

In newly opened dog park, legacy of beloved local dog trainer lives on

Ardent local animal advocate Jane Bowers was known for her compassion, dedication and knowledge. After receiving 75 letters to council, District of Sechelt named its new dog park in her honour. The park opened with a celebration June 19.
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After weeks selling at Davis Bay Farmers' Market, students raise almost $1,400 for Ukraine relief

After weeks selling at Davis Bay Farmers' Market, students raise almost $1,400 for Ukraine relief

Over the last few months Grade 4, 5, 6 students of Davis Bay Elementary School have been hard at work planting, caring for, and selling sunflower seedlings and handmade watercolour cards as a fundraiser for Doctors Without Borders (MSF) and their efforts in Ukraine.
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Hours change for Sunshine Coast Community Services Food Bank in Sechelt

Hours change for Sunshine Coast Community Services Food Bank in Sechelt

Sunshine Coast Food Bank will have all-day service Wednesdays
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Elphinstone Chronicles: Ukrainian refugees, Songbird concert, surveys!

Elphinstone Chronicles: Ukrainian refugees, Songbird concert, surveys!

Also, on Sunday, June 19, at 1 p.m., noted Elphinstone musician Celso Machado will perform at the second concert in the unique Songbird Forest Concert Series
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Good Birding: Birdsong will start winding down in a couple of weeks

Good Birding: Birdsong will start winding down in a couple of weeks

Also, the birding opportunities that industrial corridors (like BC Hydro lines) provide
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Just Ask Angie: Finding a low-cost produce option on the Coast

Just Ask Angie: Finding a low-cost produce option on the Coast

Q: We want to enjoy farm fresh food this summer, but we are having trouble keeping up with our bills. Are there any ways to get low-cost produce? 
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Letters: Reservations?! It's BC Ferries management that should plan ahead

Letters: Reservations?! It's BC Ferries management that should plan ahead

'Cancelling ferries then reinstating the same ferries leaving the reserved passengers in the lurch after their reservations were rescinded.'
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Letters: Moving the Glassford barricades wasn't the right move

Letters: Moving the Glassford barricades wasn't the right move

'Shouldn’t we be teaching the children road safety like walking on the left side of the road facing traffic and bicycling on the right, single file in the direction of traffic?'
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Halfmoon Happenings: SAR offering free vessel fire safety checks Saturday

Halfmoon Happenings: SAR offering free vessel fire safety checks Saturday

Also, 300 letters sent to warn of possible water leaks
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Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Bear mating season means being bear aware

Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Bear mating season means being bear aware

Also, the famous, multi-talented, multimedia artist, man of the world George Connell at Harbourside FriendshipsJune 23
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