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Halfmoon Happenings: Spotlight on…Start with Art

Halfmoon Happenings: Spotlight on…Start with Art

I confided in Zaan, a multi-faceted artist living in Halfmoon Bay, that her paintings have influenced the way I look at water. Before “discovering” her art, I saw water as one solid entity.
What’s included in this week's SCRD Round 2 budget debate?

What’s included in this week's SCRD Round 2 budget debate?

Here are some highlights of what's up for discussion this week as budget debates continue for the regional district
Spotlight on London, Ont. as world junior hockey sex assault case goes to court

Spotlight on London, Ont. as world junior hockey sex assault case goes to court

TORONTO — The southwestern Ontario city of London will be under a spotlight Monday as a high-profile, multi-year probe into allegations of sexual assault involving players from Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team makes its way to court.
Regional groundwater searches continue

Regional groundwater searches continue

Even if this year’s test drilling program pinpoints a viable wellsite, it will take six to seven years before Sunshine Coast Regional District customers would be enjoying water from any new source.
Renowned composer scores Garibaldi Trio reunion this weekend

Renowned composer scores Garibaldi Trio reunion this weekend

An upcoming concert produced by the Coast Recital Society will feature a world premiere commissioned specially for the featured ensemble: the Garibaldi Trio. The trio will return to the Raven’s Cry Theatre in Sechelt for a performance on Feb.
AI brings deepfake pornography to the masses, as Canadian laws play catch-up

AI brings deepfake pornography to the masses, as Canadian laws play catch-up

VANCOUVER — Underage Canadian high school girls are targeted using AI to create fake explicit photos that spread online. Google searches bring up multiple free websites capable of "undressing" women in a matter of minutes.
'Plagued': B.C. criminal harassment appeal dismissed

'Plagued': B.C. criminal harassment appeal dismissed

Varinder Singh called the victim 15 to 20 times per day, contacted her neighbours and friends, and posted about her on social networks.
Who was that calf with the A42 pod in Sechelt?

Who was that calf with the A42 pod in Sechelt?

After the northern resident killer whales rubbed their bellies off the Sunshine Coast, a researcher shares what we know about their newest member
Sea otter's return opened path to restore West Coast salt marsh

Sea otter's return opened path to restore West Coast salt marsh

The multi-decadal study, carried out in central California, could hold lessons for British Columbia, whose sea otter population was nearly exterminated through decades of poaching. 
Gibsons gives Venture Way rezoning third reading

Gibsons gives Venture Way rezoning third reading

A public hearing for the project on Jan. 23 heard from one speaker, four written submissions