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Many newcomers to the Sunshine Coast may not be aware of the legendary ‘Cougar Lady’ of Sechelt Inlet and her unique presence in our community. Bergilot Solberg lived ‘up Inlet’ most of of her life, logging and trapping in solitude, coming into town by boat for supplies once or twice a month. In her younger [...]

It’s that time of year again, when the leaves turn and begin to fall, us locals get out the brooms to stem the tide, or put on the hiking boots and go hunting for chanterelles and pine mushrooms… and the annual Jazz Festival comes to Pender Harbour.
This year’s event marks the 13th Annual presentation of [...]

I know, I know. This happened in late July. I heard all about it but have only just now gotten the time to view the video of the tugboat turning over in the Skookumchuck while pushing a barge loaded with equipment and trucks out of the LaFarge gravel operation and other remote Sechelt Inlet locations.

My [...]

The annual Salmon Run is about to migrate into the streets and stores of Gibsons Landing, starting September 5th! There’s still a chance to get your salmon in… but, like summer, time is running out. The great thing about the Salmon Festival is that it’s open to everyone, whether you’re an established artist or just [...]