by Matthew Coutts | Jun 4, 2026 | Pender Interview
By Jacklyn Aubin, Raincoast Conservation Foundation Janine McNeilly is a research scientist for Raincoast’s Cetacean Research Program. A lifelong whale lover, Janine is working to help us understand the effectiveness of Vessel Restricted Zones in Southern BC. Her...
by Matthew Coutts | Jun 4, 2026 | From Our President
Something always seems to be happening on Pender Island, and sometimes it can feel like those things have been happening forever. Traditions dating back to when Pender was only known as SDÁ,YES, others established with one wave of settlers or another. The Pender...
by Matthew Coutts | Apr 30, 2026 | From Our President
Good Morning, Pender Island! It is a distinct pleasure to watch Pender Island wake up from its winter slumber. As the sun stays longer and the air gets warmer, so too do the hiking trails become more attractive, the shops and markets more active, and the hubs that...
by Matthew Coutts | Apr 21, 2026 | Features
When Canadians participated in the last Census of Population in 2021, we helped create detailed snapshots of communities large and small—including Pender Island. As we look ahead to the 2026 Census (starting May 4, 2026) it’s worth exploring what we learned, how...
by Matthew Coutts | Mar 30, 2026 | From Our President
I had a very Pender moment last month while my family was preparing to leave the island for Spring Break. After the standard prepping and packing and re-packing (not to mention the last-minute debate about which morning ferry to target), it was time for me to drop my...
