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B.C. banks and credit unions fined for mortgage documentation failures

B.C. banks and credit unions fined for mortgage documentation failures

Consumer watchdog says it found systemic failures by financial institutions not complying with mortgage discharge rules in the wake of a major fraud case in B.C.
Pender Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Keep the kids busy: Summer Reading, Nature Camp

Pender Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Keep the kids busy: Summer Reading, Nature Camp

Also, it’s dry out there, keep our paradise safe
Church Road Well signed off mere hours before Stage 2 water restrictions enacted

Church Road Well signed off mere hours before Stage 2 water restrictions enacted

With sign-offs inked in the late afternoon of July 6, the Sunshine Coast Regional District met its promise to have the Church Road Well Field ready to pump before the Chapman Water System moved into Stage 2.
Cold front to bring relief in Central Canada, but heat wave continues on coasts

Cold front to bring relief in Central Canada, but heat wave continues on coasts

In B.C., heat warnings remained for inland sections from the north to central coast and in the Fraser Canyon area east of Vancouver.
Rob Shaw: Eby criticizes 'absolutely disgraceful' Facebook and Google for threats to cut off news content

Rob Shaw: Eby criticizes 'absolutely disgraceful' Facebook and Google for threats to cut off news content

B.C. government considers pulling its advertising from tech titans.
Kisses and Kicks: July 7 edition

Kisses and Kicks: July 7 edition

Here are the good deeds (and not so good deeds) that happened in our Coast community this week!
Arctic island's melting glaciers unleash potent greenhouse gas, warns B.C. scientist

Arctic island's melting glaciers unleash potent greenhouse gas, warns B.C. scientist

A new study has found melting Arctic glaciers are releasing dangerous methane. One B.C. researcher says it's a warning sign that Canada's melting North could be part of a climate feedback loop.
Obituary: Dougald George MacDonald

Obituary: Dougald George MacDonald

'Passionate about nature and art, Dougald obtained a BSc from the University of Western Ontario, moved to BC, and completed an MSc in Planning from the University of British Columbia. His different careers fuelled his love of woodworking, painting, carving, travelling and gardening.'
Halfmoon Happenings: Gearing up for the 55th Halfmoon Bay Fair!

Halfmoon Happenings: Gearing up for the 55th Halfmoon Bay Fair!

Also explore the beach at low tide in Sargeant Bay
Connor Bedard's mom Melanie speaks on son being drafted to the NHL

Connor Bedard's mom Melanie speaks on son being drafted to the NHL

‘I don’t know if he genuinely believed that until the moment they said his name,’ says the North Vancouver hockey mom