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Sunshine Coast woodcrafters build 155 toys and gifts for local families

Sunshine Coast woodcrafters build 155 toys and gifts for local families

On Dec. 14, the Suncoast Woodcrafters Guild (SWG) presented the Sunshine Coast Community Services Society (SCCSS) with more than 150 handcrafted wooden toys and gifts that its membership built over the past year.
shíshálh Nation announces five candidates for by-election

shíshálh Nation announces five candidates for by-election

shíshálh Nation nomination meeting announces five candidates for councillor seat.
Opinion: How to keep your physical and mental health on track during the holidays

Opinion: How to keep your physical and mental health on track during the holidays

The holidays can disrupt healthy lifestyle habits, like nutrition and exercise routines. Here's how to enjoy the season without derailing your physical or mental health.
Is Canada's fleet of water bombers fit for climate-change fuelled wildfires?

Is Canada's fleet of water bombers fit for climate-change fuelled wildfires?

TORONTO — They're an easily recognizable part of Canada's fight against wildfires, playing a key supporting role in the annual battle against the flames.
Presentation: The Gibsons Aquifer and other potable water solutions for the Coast

Presentation: The Gibsons Aquifer and other potable water solutions for the Coast

What is an aquifer? Why are some aquifers artesian? How was the aquifer formed and where does the water come from? Are these aquifers the best solution to our now-annual potable water shortages? What are some potential longer-term solutions - more exploratory drilling or more open reservoirs?
B.C. strata owner to pay for leaky wine cooler water damage

B.C. strata owner to pay for leaky wine cooler water damage

Owner agreed leak came from cooler but objected to strata going ahead with work to fix issue.
Kelowna businessman's fund to help save mothers nearing $500,000

Kelowna businessman's fund to help save mothers nearing $500,000

Maternal mortality rate was 8.3 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2018, Statistics Canada data shows.
Sechelt enhancements to play up cultural connections

Sechelt enhancements to play up cultural connections

A collaborative project is about to integrate cultural hubs in Sechelt’s downtown, thanks to an infusion of $50,000 from a regional economic development organization.
Earthquake early-warning system will provide valuable seconds, even minutes

Earthquake early-warning system will provide valuable seconds, even minutes

The warning could trigger automated systems such as diverting planes from landing, stopping public transit and traffic on bridges, shutting off gas valves and alerting surgeons to stop operating.
B.C. fines RBC $2.2M for mortgage documentation failures

B.C. fines RBC $2.2M for mortgage documentation failures

Royal Bank of Canada faces third largest fine in B.C. for mortgage documention failures and signs undertaking to have its mortgage discharge process monitored for one year