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Photos: 'I had a really nice time': Youth report on the 25th Dad 'n' Me Dance

Photos: 'I had a really nice time': Youth report on the 25th Dad 'n' Me Dance

Excitement was high for the 25th annual Dad & Me Dance held at Chatelech Secondary on May 14. The highly anticipated event, hosted by the Rotary Club of the Sunshine Coast, is for girls aged five to 13 and their dads or other “awesome dude” in their lives. Girls and their dates enjoyed a barbecue meal, sweet treats, fun games, and some wild dancing. 
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David Sovka: Why the health-care system needs more Georges (please never, ever retire)

David Sovka: Why the health-care system needs more Georges (please never, ever retire)

My doctor — let’s call him “George” because that is his real name — provides professional services and expert opinions, such as: “Have you gained weight?” and refers me to specialists who keep me alive
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Trevor Hancock: Our ‘ignore-ant’ elites blindly adhere to 'business as usual'

Trevor Hancock: Our ‘ignore-ant’ elites blindly adhere to 'business as usual'

Many of our so-called leaders don’t want to change because they get so much benefit — wealth, power, status — from the way things are
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The Sechelt Farmers' Market has come a long way in 31 years

The Sechelt Farmers' Market has come a long way in 31 years

Who knew that when Bev and Costin Gidora founded the Sechelt Farmers’ Market 31 year ago where it would be today? The first market was held by the then ambulance station, which is now a playground by the pier.
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Pender Harbour RCMSAR safety programs return with boating season

Pender Harbour RCMSAR safety programs return with boating season

Kids Don’t Float PFD loans, safety checks offered by RCMSAR
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B.C. Ferries eyes infrastructure-bank loan to pay for billion-dollar-plus vessel replacement

B.C. Ferries eyes infrastructure-bank loan to pay for billion-dollar-plus vessel replacement

The bank, a Crown corporation, has just loaned B.C. Ferries $75 million toward the cost of its electrification program for four new Island-class ferries and on-shore charging infrastructure
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No-fault system is benefiting British Columbians rather than enriching lawyers: Eby

No-fault system is benefiting British Columbians rather than enriching lawyers: Eby

Any gaps in coverage in the new no-fault system can be addressed in a five year-review, the premier says
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Hullo Ferries hits 250,000-passenger mark, anticipates busy summer

Hullo Ferries hits 250,000-passenger mark, anticipates busy summer

Nanaimo-Vancouver passenger-only service is aiming to double its ridership in its first full summer season
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Police watchdog investigates RCMP over threats against B.C. woman, later found dead

Police watchdog investigates RCMP over threats against B.C. woman, later found dead

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia's police watchdog has launched an investigation into the RCMP's handling of alleged threats made five months ago against Tatjana Stefanski, who disappeared from her home in the B.C.
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Ride for Powell River Action Centre Food Bank set for June

Ride for Powell River Action Centre Food Bank set for June

Organizer wants to raise funds and gather fellow motorcyclists for tour
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