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Obituary: Edward Alexander Beketa

Obituary: Edward Alexander Beketa

'His adventures with friends and family, on his boat ‘Catch Ya Later’, are worthy of many campfire stories.'
Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival set to swing with top talent

Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival set to swing with top talent

The festival weekend — June 13 to 15 — is preceded by a week of local artists in performance at venues ranging from Sunnycrest Mall to the Gumboot Cafe. The annual celebration of music is organized by the non-profit Sunshine Coast Jazz and Entertainment Society.
Dads, daughters and decades of dancing: Rotary’s Beloved ‘Dad and Me’ Tradition Turns 26

Dads, daughters and decades of dancing: Rotary’s Beloved ‘Dad and Me’ Tradition Turns 26

The Rotary Club’s 26th annual Dad & Me Dance earlier this month was a 400-person sold-out affair as delighted local fathers and daughters took part in the local tradition that started with just 20 participants in 1999.
Artists drop everything to define power of age at Sunshine Coast Arts Centre

Artists drop everything to define power of age at Sunshine Coast Arts Centre

On a sun-drenched June day three years ago, eight artists walked from Vancouver’s Spanish Banks to the secluded southern shores of Point Grey. There, on Wreck Beach, the women — accomplished painters, performers, and poets in their 60s, 70s and 80s  — triumphed over at least two taboos. 
Letters: Sechelt councillors respond to mayor's social media post, stand by audit commitment

Letters: Sechelt councillors respond to mayor's social media post, stand by audit commitment

'Vague public statements suggesting undisclosed or external problems risk misleading the public,' say five of Sechelt's seven council members.
Sold-out Coaster still needs volunteers

Sold-out Coaster still needs volunteers

June 7 is the second annual Coaster marathon, and our Halfmoon Happenings columnist Kyla Trethewey checked in with organizers Marzelle and Jeanelle for insight into what’s already become a wildly popular late spring event.
Letters: Sovereign questions

Letters: Sovereign questions

'Why does Canada have a foreigner for a King? Why do images of English royalty appear on Canadian currency?'
Water meter installations in Sechelt to cost an additional $2.6 million

Water meter installations in Sechelt to cost an additional $2.6 million

Unexpected depths and non-conforming pipes in Sechelt will cost the regional district an additional $2.6 million.
Letters: We want a credit union, not a bank

Letters: We want a credit union, not a bank

'The merger would force a change in SCCU’s deposit insurance. Currently, all SCCU deposits are 100 percent insured by the Credit Union Deposit Insurance Corporation of British Columbia. If the merger occurs, the insurer would change to the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation.'
Good Birding: Awaiting last of our migrating species

Good Birding: Awaiting last of our migrating species

Species’ arrivals have been a bit behind schedule