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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 [...]

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 [...]

On Monday, June 29th, the Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden Society purchased the 40-acre property located at 5941 Mason Road. This was made possible by the generous donations of individuals and businesses who share the vision of a centre for horticultural learning in our community. These donations formed the down payment, and [...]