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Sunshine Coast Arts Council’s annual showcase prompts peak participation

Sunshine Coast Arts Council’s annual showcase prompts peak participation

Only two days after a frenzied surge of 60 last-minute contributions, the Sunshine Coast Arts Council’s annual Friends of the Gallery show launched on Jan. 10 with a crowded public reception at its Sechelt complex.
Sunshine Coast teen textile artist hooked on community service

Sunshine Coast teen textile artist hooked on community service

A textile prodigy with a passion for performance has turned a graduation project into a forward-looking act of compassion.
Taking a break from alcohol? Focus on progress, not perfection

Taking a break from alcohol? Focus on progress, not perfection

After the holidays, many people commit to a “dry January,” only to discover it can be overwhelming and more challenging than expected.
Art Beat: Paradox in performance at Artesia Jan. 17

Art Beat: Paradox in performance at Artesia Jan. 17

One of the Sunshine Coast’s fastest-rising bands will perform at the Artesia Coffee House on Friday, Jan. 17 at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre.
Sunshine Coast-based 'Murder in a Small Town' renewed

Sunshine Coast-based 'Murder in a Small Town' renewed

Fox has officially renewed the Sunshine Coast set and filmed Murder in a Small Town for a second season. 
Pender Harbour-Egmont highlights: Seniors Initiatives for 2025 under way

Pender Harbour-Egmont highlights: Seniors Initiatives for 2025 under way

Also, welcoming Celtic Harp this weekend
Living the dream: B.C. woman spending her retirement watching wild animals

Living the dream: B.C. woman spending her retirement watching wild animals

She has more than 10 trail cameras set up all over the Sunshine Coast and has captured magnificent footage of wildlife in their natural habitat.
‘Milestone’ $117 million invested for Sunshine Coast reservoirs

‘Milestone’ $117 million invested for Sunshine Coast reservoirs

‘We have a lot of work ahead of us… but it's an amazing day’ lhe hiwus yalxwemult says as feds greenlight funding for reservoirs to feed the Chapman Water System 
Talk of policing tax dominates Gibsons' 2025 budget dialogue

Talk of policing tax dominates Gibsons' 2025 budget dialogue

Gibsons has saved enough money for policing that it may soon be able to reduce the annual five per cent tax increases in anticipation of the policing tax jump, expected in 2027, according to the finance director
B.C. residents can enter Gibsons new infill housing design contest

B.C. residents can enter Gibsons new infill housing design contest

Gibsons launched a housing design competition this week as part of a strategy to streamline development approvals in the town.