Highlights

An enticing aroma of cedar permeates the air as carver Derek Georgeson enters his gallery workspace in ch’atlich (Sechelt). Past the double doors bearing a metal blackfish design, which he created digitally and had fabricated elsewhere, he holds up his latest work-in-progress: a red cedar wall panel with a stylized eagle facing a bear.

June 27, 1941 – August 14, 2024

Creation of Community Accord recognized Tla’amin Nation’s right to self-governance

Resident pitches vision for old golf course lands in Townsite being protected in perpetuity

Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs outlines effects of residential school denialism

Here are the good deeds (and not so good deeds) that happened in our Coast community this week!

'He was a nomad, wandering wherever the road took him. He loved to sing, play guitar and dance. Dad met Mom at a dance in Vancouver and the rest is history ~ 75yrs worth!'

'Berni was a larger-than-life character who loved making people happy, and for many years, was a professional entertainer, playing piano and singing from the early 1950s onward, on radio, tv and stages around Canada.'

'Mike was a man of many passions. He curled, raced sailboats, played guitar, and liked his music loud. He loved the ocean, rock and roll, blues and travelling. He was passionate about sailing.'

'Mom was up for anything, whether it was painting a fence, getting new chickens or late-night hockey games, she was always there.'