by Noémie Crépeau | Dec 29, 2025 | Newcomers' Notes
My first winter living on Pender Island turned out harder than I ever expected. Born in Eastern Canada, where I lived until my early thirties, one would think the milder West Coast temperature alone would make me ecstatic. And it did, the first few years in Vancouver:...
by Noémie Crépeau | Dec 3, 2025 | Organization Spotlight
Each month, we’ll introduce one of the many groups, clubs, committees and non-profit societies that make our island community so special. Also see Pender Island Quilters’ Circle’s monthly report. First, can you tell us what your group is about, and what you do? We...
by Noémie Crépeau | Sep 27, 2025 | Organization Spotlight
This month, our Community Spotlight series is pleased to introduce the Southern Gulf Islands Community Resource Centre, which hosts this month’s The Crisp festival. Check out their report on page 65 for more information. First, can you tell us what the Southern Gulf...
by Noémie Crépeau | Aug 28, 2025 | Organization Spotlight
Each month, we’ll introduce one of the many groups, clubs, committees and non-profit societies that make our island community so special. This month’s S,DA’YES Truth & Reconciliation Circle report. Q: First, can you tell us what your group is about, and what you...
by Noémie Crépeau | Jul 24, 2025 | Organization Spotlight
First, can you tell us what your group is about, and what you do? The Pender Island Pride Society exists to support the Pender Island LGBTQ2S+ population by organizing and hosting Pride events on Pender Island, as well as supporting social justice and equality...
