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Obituary: William Bruce Young

Obituary: William Bruce Young

'Bruce was an extraordinary handyman, always tinkering in his workshop and creating new projects. He treasured family gatherings and get-togethers with friends. His legacy for his children and grandchildren: work hard, be financially responsible, and be happy.'
The quakes that led to a seismic shift in B.C. politics just weeks before the provincial election

The quakes that led to a seismic shift in B.C. politics just weeks before the provincial election

BC United Leader Kevin Falcon talks what led to his decision to suspend his party's election campaign and support the B.C. Conservatives.
Women in trades are making strides

Women in trades are making strides

Carmen de Goey, in her early 20s, never flinched. She enrolled anyway as the only woman.
David Sovka: No labour today

David Sovka: No labour today

On statutory holidays, we are worried somebody is missing out while we get paid to stay home and barbecue in our pajamas.
How to qualify for a mortgage when you're self-employed or a small business owner

How to qualify for a mortgage when you're self-employed or a small business owner

Be proactive, honest and transparent.
Bear-proof garbage cans installed in downtown Sechelt

Bear-proof garbage cans installed in downtown Sechelt

It's hoped the bear-proof garbage cans will deter bears from visiting Cowrie Street.
Do you know where this photo of the 1941 lumbermen's picnic came from?

Do you know where this photo of the 1941 lumbermen's picnic came from?

The Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives is searching for the mystery donor who last week deposited a black-and-white photograph at the facility.
Complaining B.C. woman 'tracked' neighbour with video, audio recordings

Complaining B.C. woman 'tracked' neighbour with video, audio recordings

A woman sought $5,000 from a neighbour she claimed was noisy but instead had to pay him $50.
Visual artists, creative writers team up for third annual Art & Words Festival

Visual artists, creative writers team up for third annual Art & Words Festival

This February, festival organizers again matched novelists, poets, and short story writers with painters, photographers, and mixed-media artists — more than 50 participants in total.
Federal government releases long-awaited ocean noise strategy

Federal government releases long-awaited ocean noise strategy

Underwater noise from ships and industrial activity interferes with fish, invertebrates and more, but it's best known for its effect on the ability of marine mammals.