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Special Places: The hidden groves of Sechelt Inlet Road

Special Places: The hidden groves of Sechelt Inlet Road

The hidden groves along Sechelt Inlet Road are green and lush year-round. But in the spring, when the sunlight burns through the mist, this magical stretch of forest is at its best.
Crew shortages and bad weather impact B.C. Ferries sailings

Crew shortages and bad weather impact B.C. Ferries sailings

B.C. Ferries added more than 180 extra sailings on major routes to accommodate an expected 400,000 passengers and 160,000 vehicles between Thursday and Monday on the busy Easter long weekend.
Blinded by billions: a look at spending on social housing in B.C.

Blinded by billions: a look at spending on social housing in B.C.

There is no standard government definition of affordable housing. And, in B.C., no one knows how many homeless there are, or if the programs meant to house them are making any difference.
Gibsons hosting Battle of the Dojos Karate tournament

Gibsons hosting Battle of the Dojos Karate tournament

The Battle of the Dojos is an annual karate tournament that was started in 1984 by Sensei Frank Clayton, current owner and operator of the Canadian Martial Arts Academy in Powell River.
'A hell of a choice': Patients left frustrated amid delays to access assisted dying

'A hell of a choice': Patients left frustrated amid delays to access assisted dying

The 82-year-old says he wants that suffering to end. He wants to do it legally, painlessly, in a way that respects his loved ones.
Teddy Bear Lane? Sechelt council considers list of names for new roads

Teddy Bear Lane? Sechelt council considers list of names for new roads

More than 35 community suggestions make up the reserve list including Salmonberry, Merlin, Asteroid, Kitty Cat Lane, Unicorn and Peace.
How to prevent parasites, parvovirus, and other common illnesses affecting dogs

How to prevent parasites, parvovirus, and other common illnesses affecting dogs

To best care for our dogs, it is important that we keep an eye on their health.
Letters: Our 'weed-free' lawn ideals are antiquated and ignorant

Letters: Our 'weed-free' lawn ideals are antiquated and ignorant

'Is it possible to shift from an obsession to having the “perfect lawn” to an obsession with soil regeneration or organic veggie gardening?'
Environment Canada warns of heavy rain and high winds over holiday weekend in B.C.

Environment Canada warns of heavy rain and high winds over holiday weekend in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada says several regions in British Columbia should brace for high winds and heavy rainfall this holiday weekend, warning of possible flooding and power outages as a pair of weather systems flow towards the South Coast.
Halfmoon Happenings: Spotlight on…our trails!

Halfmoon Happenings: Spotlight on…our trails!

Halfmoon Bay’s trail network affords endless opportunities to hike or bike through the natural beauty of our forests, with 200 km or more stretching from Sargeant Bay to Wood Bay, and right across the peninsula (check out trails apps AllTrails or Trailforks).