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Photo: Three bears but where is Goldilocks? Asks Sechelt resident

Photo: Three bears but where is Goldilocks? Asks Sechelt resident

As Cindy Richard walked from her West Sechelt home to her art studio, she didn't see them at first -- but the three black bears quickly caught her attention.
Celebrating Pride: What does it mean to be two-spirited?

Celebrating Pride: What does it mean to be two-spirited?

Used to describe people who embody a feminine and masculine spirit, two-spirited identities have long held a high status in Indigenous communities.
Suncoast Industries to appeal air pollution fine

Suncoast Industries to appeal air pollution fine

Mirax Group, the owners of the Suncoast Industries cedar mill on Aqua Road in ts'uḵw'um (Wilson Creek) is appealing a $15,900 administrative penalty assessed for operations at that site under the Environmental Management Act.
Christenson Village part of long-term careworkers’ vote to strike at Good Samaritan facilities

Christenson Village part of long-term careworkers’ vote to strike at Good Samaritan facilities

As contract bargaining continues, 98 per cent of Hospital Employees’ Union members at seven facilities voted to strike
Drug crisis needs action, says North Island-Powell River MP

Drug crisis needs action, says North Island-Powell River MP

Rachel Blaney says more can be one to help those afflicted with opioid use
Blind swimmer conquers Strait of Georgia for guide dogs

Blind swimmer conquers Strait of Georgia for guide dogs

It took almost 11 hours to cross, but the West Vancouver man smashed his fundraising goal for Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind
Residential garbage reduced on the Sunshine Coast but not to target levels

Residential garbage reduced on the Sunshine Coast but not to target levels

On average, each person sent 49 kilograms less garbage to the region’s landfill in 2022 than in 2021.
2024 targeted for Totem, Shorncliffe 're-purposing' considerations: VCH

2024 targeted for Totem, Shorncliffe 're-purposing' considerations: VCH

Vancouver Coastal Health has targeted January of next year for transition of residents and staff from its Totem Lodge and Shorncliffe sites to the new Trellis seniors care facility.
RCMP looking for witnesses to window smashing at Sechelt real estate office

RCMP looking for witnesses to window smashing at Sechelt real estate office

"Extensive mischief" at a Sechelt real estate office is prompting an appeal from the RCMP for witnesses. "A suspect smashing the windows" of the Sussex Realty office at 5561 Wharf Avenue, was reported at about 11 p.m.
Artful kin draw on Hopkins Landing heritage at GPAG

Artful kin draw on Hopkins Landing heritage at GPAG

Deep Connections: Daughter, Father, Hopkins Landing opened on July 12, featuring mixed media works by Burnaby-based artist Tannis Hopkins and her father, Don Hopkins. Don, who died in 2012, was a grandson of Hopkins Landing founders George Henderson Hopkins and Isa (Ward) Hopkins.