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Devlin Funeral Home fined $18,500 for misrepresentations

Devlin Funeral Home fined $18,500 for misrepresentations

A complaint received Sept. 25, 2023 made three allegations about the substitution of and later re-use of a casket.
Unyielding women inspire art for the ages: 'Pages from the Book of Women'

Unyielding women inspire art for the ages: 'Pages from the Book of Women'

Carol Schlosar’s collection of portraits, crow studies, and inscribed handbags remains on display at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre until April 17.
New book sets sights on Coast artists: 'Artists of British Columbia' Volume 5

New book sets sights on Coast artists: 'Artists of British Columbia' Volume 5

 The latest volume in a series of books featuring B.C. artists is the first to be wholly dedicated to a specific geographic region. Artists of British Columbia: Volume 5, published last month, features 26 painters and sculptors, all from the Sunshine Coast.
Compounding comes naturally for alchemical collective: Alchemy at Sunshine Coast Arts Centre

Compounding comes naturally for alchemical collective: Alchemy at Sunshine Coast Arts Centre

An upstart artists’ collective — including a member from Savary Island — has resolved to illustrate collaboration over division by modelling community-building through creativity. 
Art Beat: Seascapes that shaped a life, also, Persian New Year celebration

Art Beat: Seascapes that shaped a life, also, Persian New Year celebration

And, the free film series presented by the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre continues in April with a short documentary titled Collective Agency. 
Sechelt council variance permit allows for garage conversion

Sechelt council variance permit allows for garage conversion

Garage conversion to a laneway house supports housing opportunities in Sechelt, say staff.
Owner of Fresh Street Market, IGA Marketplace gets new leadership

Owner of Fresh Street Market, IGA Marketplace gets new leadership

Jeff Starnaman is to be COO at Georgia Main Food Group, while owner H.Y. Louie has yet to appoint a new president for the grocery retailer
How and when to vote in the upcoming federal election

How and when to vote in the upcoming federal election

Get ready for the federal general election on April 28, 2025
New service discussed alongside 2025 Regional Hospital District budget approval

New service discussed alongside 2025 Regional Hospital District budget approval

The board took this year's budget from first reading to adoption at its meeting on March 20.
New garbage and water parcel taxes approved by Gibsons council

New garbage and water parcel taxes approved by Gibsons council

New utility rate hikes effective 2025, addressing budget shortfalls and enhancing waste management strategies