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Garden Bay artist-run gallery the result of hunger for harmony

Garden Bay artist-run gallery the result of hunger for harmony

For only two months each summer, Motoko’s Original Fine Art Studio and Gallery maintains regular visitor hours. After its annual mid-September closure, Motoko continues to welcome clients by appointment to the gallery, whose serene exhibition space is located on the ground floor of her home. 
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Indigenous writers to lift voices in Sechelt Sept. 10

Indigenous writers to lift voices in Sechelt Sept. 10

Angela Sterritt is moderating Walking With: Honouring Indigenous Voices event featuring Joseph Dandurand, Danielle Geller, Darrel J. McLeod
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Elphinstone Chronicles: Meet Cedar Grove’s new principal

Elphinstone Chronicles: Meet Cedar Grove’s new principal

Lia Cuccurullo grew up on Salt Spring and has taught around the world
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Do you recognize these former BC Ferries boats in Egypt?

Do you recognize these former BC Ferries boats in Egypt?

'They are in very bad shape. Basically scrap it looks like.'
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Halfmoon Happenings: Back to school this week, Seaside Shuffle next

Halfmoon Happenings: Back to school this week, Seaside Shuffle next

Halfmoon Bay’s second annual shuffle is Sept. 11 and the school always looking for lunch program volunteers
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Why is the Church Road well field not ready?

Why is the Church Road well field not ready?

Global supply chain issues have delayed crucial equipment delivery for the well field.
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Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Last chance for Heritage Society canoe draw

Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Last chance for Heritage Society canoe draw

Also, Van Django returns to School of Music Sept. 25
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Letters: The Coast needs a new BC Ferries vessel – four years ago

Letters: The Coast needs a new BC Ferries vessel – four years ago

'This situation is not new – BC Ferries proposed the construction of a new ferry for Route 3 in 2018. If your ministry had approved the ask, a new ferry would have been in operation by now. Inexplicably, your ministry refused to do so.'
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Reach for Tall Tales in live storytelling workshop at the Gibsons Library

Reach for Tall Tales in live storytelling workshop at the Gibsons Library

The Gibsons and District Public Library is offering a unique workshop on Sept. 3 at 1 p.m. that straddles the fiction and non-fiction departments of the library. 
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Music in the Landing and Slow Sundays wind down over Labour Day weekend

Music in the Landing and Slow Sundays wind down over Labour Day weekend

Jim Foster, Lowry Olafson Band, Mavis Behavin', BUGS Ukulele singers, Ken Grunenberg – here are the not-to-miss lineups this weekend.
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