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Replacement comms tower at Chapman water treatment plant a go

Replacement comms tower at Chapman water treatment plant a go

The replacement of the tower which supports antennas and radio equipment for the 911 system and other uses in the Sechelt area will be 45 rather than 35 metres tall.
Freedom at heart of new existential travelogue: 'Navigating Sh*tstorms'

Freedom at heart of new existential travelogue: 'Navigating Sh*tstorms'

'Every single one of us, to varying degrees, is a victim of our childhood' writes Sechelt author Liz Long. 'And it’s those beliefs and coping mechanisms and triggers that we drag into our adult life that leads us to the places in Victimtown.'
Sechelt votes to sell part of lane off of Wharf Avenue

Sechelt votes to sell part of lane off of Wharf Avenue

A 129.2 square metre portion of land is set to be sold.
Kristian Braathen Trio rolls into town Oct. 21

Kristian Braathen Trio rolls into town Oct. 21

Kristian Braathen is a 25-year veteran of the professional music world. The trio he founded in 2008 is planning a concert at the Heritage Playhouse in Gibsons on Oct. 21, with Miles Black on piano and Steve Holy playing acoustic bass.  
Art Beat: Frances Heinsheimer Wainwright marks 20 years as Coast Recital Society artistic director

Art Beat: Frances Heinsheimer Wainwright marks 20 years as Coast Recital Society artistic director

A decades-long musical friendship will reverberate at the Raven’s Cry Theatre on Oct. 15 as Frances Heinsheimer Wainwright marks 20 years as artistic director of the Coast Recital Society, also, GPAG receives grant and concert for climate justice coming up.
Third reading passes for 36-unit Tower Road proposal

Third reading passes for 36-unit Tower Road proposal

Silver Valley Homes proposes a mix of single-detached dwellings, duplexes, and townhouses over two hectares.
109-unit rental housing project on Shorncliffe Avenue passes third reading

109-unit rental housing project on Shorncliffe Avenue passes third reading

A public hearing held in early September saw no submissions for or against the proposal.
Elphinstone Chronicles: When a hero exceeds expectations – meeting Joni Mitchell

Elphinstone Chronicles: When a hero exceeds expectations – meeting Joni Mitchell

Local artist meets her long-time idol (because, YOLO)
Good Birding: The music of October: Geese on the move

Good Birding: The music of October: Geese on the move

Also, the migration habits of lazy but smart raptors
Sechelt council briefs: Sewer ballast, permissive tax exemptions and UBCM

Sechelt council briefs: Sewer ballast, permissive tax exemptions and UBCM

Permissive tax exemptions granted for 2024, Wharf Avenue grant recalculated, private sewage pumps approved, UBCM resolutions endorsed.