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Coast drag racing levels up!

Coast drag racing levels up!

The hungry growl of engines shakes the ground, each working part itching to hit the track. With the sweet smell of gasoline in the air, we launch into the 27th season of Sunshine Coast drag racing.
Art Beat: Ocean Fest resurfaces on the Sunshine Coast

Art Beat: Ocean Fest resurfaces on the Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival will return for its sixth year next week, taking a deep dive into events honouring World Oceans Day.
Just Ask: What local supports exist for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community on the Sunshine Coast?

Just Ask: What local supports exist for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community on the Sunshine Coast?

The Sunshine Coast is home to several inclusive programs and welcoming spaces that support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
ICYMI: Referendum could reshape Squamish Nation council structure

ICYMI: Referendum could reshape Squamish Nation council structure

'Your vote does count'—that’s the message from leaders of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw as they urge participation in a crucial referendum that could redefine how their government functions.
Kisses and Kicks: Kicks to race track wannabes on East Porpoise Bay Road

Kisses and Kicks: Kicks to race track wannabes on East Porpoise Bay Road

Here are the good deeds (and not so good deeds) that happened in our Coast community this week!
Sunshine Coast Community Forest wins provincial excellence award

Sunshine Coast Community Forest wins provincial excellence award

Prestigious award recognizes outstanding work balancing forest health, biodiversity, and long-term sustainability with social and economic benefits for the surrounding community
Most of Western Canada's glaciers 'doomed' to disappear, researchers find

Most of Western Canada's glaciers 'doomed' to disappear, researchers find

Climate change has locked in at least 75% of glacier loss in Western Canada and U.S., raising concerns for downstream environments, electricity generation and the wider economy.
Prime Minister Mark Carney: Collaboration with municipalities ‘more important than ever’

Prime Minister Mark Carney: Collaboration with municipalities ‘more important than ever’

PM meets with Vancouver Coun. Rebecca Bligh, who is president of Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Sechelt Skies: Heavy metals: Alchemy for non-dummies​

Sechelt Skies: Heavy metals: Alchemy for non-dummies​

Also, more planetary action in June
Rob Shaw: BC NDP forces through Bill 15, burning bridges along the way

Rob Shaw: BC NDP forces through Bill 15, burning bridges along the way

After gutting relationships with First Nations and municipalities, the party is left celebrating a costly win that may haunt it for years