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Nowruz celebrations take root on the Sunshine Coast

Nowruz celebrations take root on the Sunshine Coast

On a patch of sun-warmed stones near the mouth of Roberts Creek, dozens of adults and children gathered on March 12 to take part in an ancient tradition newly introduced to the stretch of waterfront.
B.C. court rejects appeal of woman attacked by three-legged dog

B.C. court rejects appeal of woman attacked by three-legged dog

Bones, a rescue dog from Thailand, was put down after the 2017 attack.
Former Nanaimo chief financial officer loses CPA designation, must pay fine

Former Nanaimo chief financial officer loses CPA designation, must pay fine

Victor Mema was found guilty of “unprofessional conduct” for his actions while employed with Nanaimo and Sechelt by a discipline tribunal of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta
Rats in engine caused car fire, B.C. muffler shop claimed

Rats in engine caused car fire, B.C. muffler shop claimed

Courtenay business ordered to pay $2,285 after car catches fire on roadway one day after being repaired.
Reprimanded B.C. nurse slammed door in patient's face

Reprimanded B.C. nurse slammed door in patient's face

Elaine McQuade must take remedial education in professional accountability and responsibility and ethics.
Art Beat: Sacred music that’s evergreen – choral evensong for St. Patrick’s Day

Art Beat: Sacred music that’s evergreen – choral evensong for St. Patrick’s Day

Also, Pender Harbour Music Society welcomes vocalist and guitarist Matthew Byrne, March 24.
Orcas that hunt the world's biggest predators may be a new population, say scientists

Orcas that hunt the world's biggest predators may be a new population, say scientists

VANCOUVER — Researchers from the University of British Columbia said they've identified a potentially new population of open-ocean orcas, which hunt the biggest predators on the planet.
SCRD gets first water update of 2024: Reminded Chapman is rain-dependant

SCRD gets first water update of 2024: Reminded Chapman is rain-dependant

'Let’s be ready for anything and everything': advice shared with SCRD directors on Chapman water system supply in 2024's first regional water system update.
Group files animal cruelty complaint against Sunshine Coast fish farm

Group files animal cruelty complaint against Sunshine Coast fish farm

Caviar producer has yet to respond to the allegations
'Funny boy': Dog blares truck horn while waiting for owner in Whistler

'Funny boy': Dog blares truck horn while waiting for owner in Whistler

Murphy is normally sleeping in the truck, but not this time.