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Vancouver Coastal Health wins secrecy award

Vancouver Coastal Health wins secrecy award

The Code of Silence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Government Secrecy was given for the health authority’s routine breaking of access to information laws during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Letter: Nature of truth

Letter: Nature of truth

Man Over Nature is not the same thing as being 'One with Nature.'
Letter: Give a hoot, don’t pollute

Letter: Give a hoot, don’t pollute

'One may argue whether or not egg shells are a bear attractant, or whether paper confetti introduces unwanted chemicals into the ecosystem, but the park bylaw is clear: “No person shall deposit any garbage, ...paper or other waste material in a park or trail except in receptacles provided...;”'
Float plane crash near Refuge Cove reported to Powell River RCMP

Float plane crash near Refuge Cove reported to Powell River RCMP

Three people on board transported to Campbell River for medical assessment of minor injuries, according to police
Sales stable in Powell River Sunshine Coast Real Estate area

Sales stable in Powell River Sunshine Coast Real Estate area

April 2025 statistics relatively comparable to the same month in 2024
Letter: How far does the boycott go?

Letter: How far does the boycott go?

Modern Coastal Vibe: Fine finishings don’t take away from the casual comfort of this Wakefield Beach Lane townhome

Modern Coastal Vibe: Fine finishings don’t take away from the casual comfort of this Wakefield Beach Lane townhome

Pat de Lyzer says while walking the beach outside her home, she’s often in awe of the view.
Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue save two students stranded on West Vancouver islet

Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue save two students stranded on West Vancouver islet

Volunteers came to Whyte Islet near West Vancouver’s Whytecliff Park Friday night to rescue two students who had been out on a photo shoot
Eighth for Gracey Hemstreet, 12th for Finn Iles at downhill World Cup opener in Bielsko-Biala

Eighth for Gracey Hemstreet, 12th for Finn Iles at downhill World Cup opener in Bielsko-Biala

Tahnée Seagrave, Loic Bruni win ladies' and men's categories respectively
Elphinstone Chronicles: Calling all poets and dog walkers

Elphinstone Chronicles: Calling all poets and dog walkers

As a daily dog-walker along the OBE “Rabbit Trail” to Chaster Park, I have occasionally chatted with other dog-walkers and come to know some of the other “regulars.