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B.C. bobsledder Mackenzie Stewart finds her 'fire inside'

B.C. bobsledder Mackenzie Stewart finds her 'fire inside'

Despite injury, setback and sexual assault, the national team pilot has built herself into a promising Canadian athlete
Photo: Tis calendar season for Blues Minor Hockey players

Photo: Tis calendar season for Blues Minor Hockey players

The U11 players did a great job of marketing the calendars to busy shoppers passing by.
Plans to expand Sunshine Coast Transit's operations site

Plans to expand Sunshine Coast Transit's operations site

SCRD directors gave committee approval to grant approval in principle to develop an interim plan for an offsite satellite parking area for transit in 2025 at a Dec. 12 meeting. 
Elementary students play volleyball, tripleball

Elementary students play volleyball, tripleball

On Nov. 26, eight Grade 4/5 teams participated in a triple ball round robin event at Chatelech Secondary. The athletes demonstrated impressive growth, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Art & Animals: A pastoral property at the edge of Gibsons provides a sanctuary

Art & Animals: A pastoral property at the edge of Gibsons provides a sanctuary

When renowned artist Todd Clark and his wife, equestrian Carol Marlowe first laid eyes on the nearly five-acre property tucked away in a quiet corner of Gibsons, they thought it was “too good to be true,” says Todd. The couple put in an offer that same evening.
Kouzina & cocktails: Olga Chnara and Dave Saunders launch a new online cooking show

Kouzina & cocktails: Olga Chnara and Dave Saunders launch a new online cooking show

Olga Chnara paints, sings and styles hair. But if you ask her about her favourite art, she will answer “food.” “Everyone loves to have a good meal,” she says.
Sunshine Coast’s first baby of 2025 was born Jan. 2 at 12:52 p.m.

Sunshine Coast’s first baby of 2025 was born Jan. 2 at 12:52 p.m.

Baby Macklin Peers is also the first member of 'Generation Beta' to be born in Sechelt.
Retiring archivist shared, shaped Sechelt’s history

Retiring archivist shared, shaped Sechelt’s history

The sagacious steward of the Sechelt Community Archives is stepping down after almost three decades overseeing the community’s collection of historical records.
Reviving Culture: Silver Moon Gallery resident artist Levi Purjue keeps his heritage alive

Reviving Culture: Silver Moon Gallery resident artist Levi Purjue keeps his heritage alive

Imagine a kayaker paddling with a friend off Haida Gwaii. Without warning, a killer whale surges out of the water about 12 metres away. After exhaling through its blow hole, the bold blackfish swims under their kayaks. They freeze. Will it swamp their boats? It never reappears. Yet, as they look towards K’il Kun (Sandspit), they see orcas pulling seals off rocks in a turbulent thrash of shoreline hunting.
Ferry schedule changes began today for Westview to Little River

Ferry schedule changes began today for Westview to Little River

Adjustments made to BC Ferries schedule between Powell River and Comox