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...
by Matthew Coutts | Mar 2, 2026 | From Our President
This was going to be a message about beginnings. About fresh starts and exciting paths forward. It still will be, but I must admit that the month of February took its toll. The tragedy in Tumbler Ridge – a community of comparable size and scope to the one I recently...
by Matthew Coutts | Feb 2, 2026 | From Our President
The Pender Post was aptly described to me, shortly after I joined its board of directors, as “a very good example of what it is.” I couldn’t agree more. What we are is a community-driven newsletter produced and published by a non-profit society for the benefit of the...
