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Obituary: In Loving Memory of Elizabeth Konopasek

Obituary: In Loving Memory of Elizabeth Konopasek

'She is remembered for her love, strength, and generosity.'
Squamish Elder receives province’s highest honour

Squamish Elder receives province’s highest honour

An Elder in Squamish has revitalized the Nation’s 'ways of knowing,' and in doing so has received the most prestigious award from the province.
Sunshine Dragons Abreast still paddling 20 years later

Sunshine Dragons Abreast still paddling 20 years later

In 2005, four women began Sunshine Dragons Abreast, a dragon boat team on the Sunshine Coast.
Obituary: Gladys Cawthra (Nana)

Obituary: Gladys Cawthra (Nana)

'A light and a laugh in a dark world, Gladys will be dearly missed as the anchor that helped moor her family to the coast.'
Sunshine Coast under heat warning, cooling locations available

Sunshine Coast under heat warning, cooling locations available

Both the Gibsons community centre and the Sechelt Aquatic Centre are available for those needing to cool down.
Obituary: John Paul C. Bucholtz

Obituary: John Paul C. Bucholtz

'He was hardworking, creative, inventive, positive, passionate, wrote poetry and loved to enjoy a cup of coffee and a good conversation.'
Islands Trust opens six-month public engagement on draft policy statement

Islands Trust opens six-month public engagement on draft policy statement

First major policy overhaul in 30 years under way
Rob Shaw: B.C. court ruling puts Aboriginal title above private property rights

Rob Shaw: B.C. court ruling puts Aboriginal title above private property rights

Ruling could scare the general public and businesses considering investing in B.C.
Obituary: Elfriede Boras

Obituary: Elfriede Boras

'She was strong and determined, and faced every challenge with courage and dignity.'

Obituary: Leslie W. Pitcher

March 26, 1933 - June 30, 2025 Leslie passed away in his sleep at the age of 92. He was born in the small village of Gooseberry Cove, Newfoundland, to parents Adam (George) and Maude Pitcher. Leslie was the eldest of twelve children.