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Gumboot Nation: Poetry, patience, borrowing books – lessons from my bathroom shelf

Gumboot Nation: Poetry, patience, borrowing books – lessons from my bathroom shelf

And some great “try it you might like it” events to check out in Roberts Creek
Transportation Safety Board investigating vessel collision at Squamish LNG project

Transportation Safety Board investigating vessel collision at Squamish LNG project

A collision occurred between two marine vessels working on the Squamish LNG project on Dec. 18.
Pender Harbour-Egmont highlights: Blue Western returns to Legion

Pender Harbour-Egmont highlights: Blue Western returns to Legion

Bargain Barn fashion exchange is Feb. 2
Coast Scene: Wassailing at Bricker

Coast Scene: Wassailing at Bricker

It was a glorious winter day at Bricker Cidery for the Wassailing Festival on Jan. 18.
Small town serial returns for another homicidal season

Small town serial returns for another homicidal season

Last week the drama programming and development arm of the Fox Television Network announced the renewal of Murder in a Small Town, which aired its first season on the Global network. Its inaugural eight episodes, filmed at locations across the Coast early in 2024, were televised starting Sept. 24. 
Water plant site frustrations continue for Elphinstone residents

Water plant site frustrations continue for Elphinstone residents

'There is a way to safely continue operation of the WTP that doesn't come at our expense - the SCRD need only find the motivation to see it done,' Elphinstone Avenue resident Sean Carvajal told Coast Reporter.
IIO investigating death of man in Powell River

IIO investigating death of man in Powell River

Independent Investigations Office of BC asking for information from witnesses
SAR team rescues mountain biker after accident near Wilson Creek

SAR team rescues mountain biker after accident near Wilson Creek

SAR team leader says the victim's resourceful friends, and access to cell service, helped expedite the rescue last Friday night.
$1.3M in scholarships available to Indigenous students across B.C.

$1.3M in scholarships available to Indigenous students across B.C.

Financial awards aim to boost post-secondary education for Indigenous students.
Briefs: RCMP say man attempted to pass counterfeit bill at gas station

Briefs: RCMP say man attempted to pass counterfeit bill at gas station

Sunshine Coast RCMP incident report also includes a scam, found property and hit and run on the highway.