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Textile sculptor forms birds that eat, prey, love: 'Birds of Prey' at Arts Centre

Textile sculptor forms birds that eat, prey, love: 'Birds of Prey' at Arts Centre

The creatures depicted in artist Marianne Hansen’s debut solo exhibition Birds of Prey may be high flyers — majestic, strong, sagacious — but Hansen applies her skill with wire armatures and mixed fibres to keep her flock tethered t
Howe Sound, Sunshine Coast locations included in new Squamish Nation agreement

Howe Sound, Sunshine Coast locations included in new Squamish Nation agreement

New land use plan safeguards cultural sites and ecosystems from Gambier Island to Gibsons and West Howe Sound
Members' visions harmonize in biggest-ever Present Tense showcase at GPAG

Members' visions harmonize in biggest-ever Present Tense showcase at GPAG

Works by more than 140 member artists are displayed for a month-long period.
Gibsons awards contract for Charman Creek restoration Phase 1

Gibsons awards contract for Charman Creek restoration Phase 1

Council greenlights $1.7M project to restore Charman Creek and reduce flood risk
Opinion: Show some respect. Extinguish beach fires and pack out your trash

Opinion: Show some respect. Extinguish beach fires and pack out your trash

Leaving a fire without extinguishing it, comes with a $575 fine -- and is also a sure sign you're a thoughtless jerk (just saying).
Forestry regulations lag behind wildfire risks, says new B.C. report

Forestry regulations lag behind wildfire risks, says new B.C. report

A new investigation by the Forest Practices Board has found that outdated provincial regulations are preventing effective wildfire prevention efforts in British Columbia’s Sea to Sky region and beyond.
Wildfire burning near Powell River

Wildfire burning near Powell River

Haslam Lake-area blaze is suspected to be human caused
Best of Syrup: Unbelievable cougar encounter, RCMP-sparked wildfire and crab poaching

Best of Syrup: Unbelievable cougar encounter, RCMP-sparked wildfire and crab poaching

Andrew Burridge will never forget being face to face with a cougar while hiking in Whistler.
Art Beat: More free summer music on the Sunshine Coast

Art Beat: More free summer music on the Sunshine Coast

Slow Sundays in the Creek concerts take place in the heart of the Creek, behind the community library.
SCRD regional water projects at Church Road, Selma Park see additional costs

SCRD regional water projects at Church Road, Selma Park see additional costs

Two projects with histories dating back over five years received committee support for budget lifts. The board is slated to vote on both recommendations on July 10.