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B.C. rejects calls for Paper Excellence investigation as federal probe falters

B.C. rejects calls for Paper Excellence investigation as federal probe falters

Province says it won’t launch its own investigation after a prorogued Parliament wiped out a motion calling on Paper Excellence owner to testify
BMFF to feature hand-picked adrenaline-fuelled films

BMFF to feature hand-picked adrenaline-fuelled films

The world tour of the Banff Mountain Film Festival will touch down in Gibsons on Jan. 31, attracting spectators to Elphinstone Secondary School’s gymnasium for what has been called the best-attended annual cultural event on the Sunshine Coast.
Impactful prints the focus for photog foursome at GPAG

Impactful prints the focus for photog foursome at GPAG

‘We really wanted to create an an ode to the print on the wall’
Art Beat: Virtuosos visit Coast Recital Society

Art Beat: Virtuosos visit Coast Recital Society

Two brilliant Canadian artists with deep ties to the B.C. coast will bring a spectacular program of works for violin and piano to the Coast Recital Society on Sunday, Feb. 2.
Good Birding: Some of the notable Sunshine Coast bird sightings of 2024

Good Birding: Some of the notable Sunshine Coast bird sightings of 2024

Three species added to the all-time (since 1971) Sunshine Coast list
Transportation Safety Board investigating vessel collision at Squamish LNG project

Transportation Safety Board investigating vessel collision at Squamish LNG project

A collision occurred between two marine vessels working on the Squamish LNG project on Dec. 18.
Coast Scene: Wassailing at Bricker

Coast Scene: Wassailing at Bricker

It was a glorious winter day at Bricker Cidery for the Wassailing Festival on Jan. 18.
Small town serial returns for another homicidal season

Small town serial returns for another homicidal season

Last week the drama programming and development arm of the Fox Television Network announced the renewal of Murder in a Small Town, which aired its first season on the Global network. Its inaugural eight episodes, filmed at locations across the Coast early in 2024, were televised starting Sept. 24. 
Water plant site frustrations continue for Elphinstone residents

Water plant site frustrations continue for Elphinstone residents

'There is a way to safely continue operation of the WTP that doesn't come at our expense - the SCRD need only find the motivation to see it done,' Elphinstone Avenue resident Sean Carvajal told Coast Reporter.
IIO investigating death of man in Powell River

IIO investigating death of man in Powell River

Independent Investigations Office of BC asking for information from witnesses