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How sustainable is your reusable bag? Depends on how much you reuse it

How sustainable is your reusable bag? Depends on how much you reuse it

Reusable bags are often touted as an eco-friendly solution to single-use plastic bags. But how many times do they need to be used to actually equal or improve upon the environmental impact of their predecessor?
Gracey Hemstreet surprised with her first Red Bull helmet

Gracey Hemstreet surprised with her first Red Bull helmet

At the latest World Cup downhill mountain biking competition, the Sechelt teen kept a hold of the podium — then repeated the result at Crankworx Whistler
BC Ferries's annual general meeting is open to the public Thursday

BC Ferries's annual general meeting is open to the public Thursday

If complaining to Facebook groups or signing online petitions isn’t satisfying your concerns about BC Ferries (BCF) services, consider talking directly to its Board at the Aug. 18 AGM.
Finding magic for Bruinwood’s Botanical Garden boosting gin

Finding magic for Bruinwood’s Botanical Garden boosting gin

Half of the collector series's proceeds go to the Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden
Here’s Sunshine Coast ElderCollege’s fall 2022 program

Here’s Sunshine Coast ElderCollege’s fall 2022 program

Elder College's Fall 2022 program registration opens August 15.
Delay of Seawatch damage awards dismissed

Delay of Seawatch damage awards dismissed

The province asked for a 'stay' to delay payments to Seawatch owners as the implications could have impacts in other areas under extended emergency orders. As of March 15, the minister had extended 14 sates of local emergency in the province – including Lytton.
Annual People’s Choice Show ‘n’ Shine: A fabulous weekend affair

Annual People’s Choice Show ‘n’ Shine: A fabulous weekend affair

The Rotary Club of Pender Harbour hosted their 17th Annual People’s Choice Show & Shine on Aug. 7 at the legion in Maderia Park. It was a fabulous sunny day for this family event. Thank you to all the participants and sponsors.
Dakota Bear headlining Youth Indigenous Festival in Sechelt

Dakota Bear headlining Youth Indigenous Festival in Sechelt

After a pandemic hiatus, the Youth Indigenous Festival is back on Aug. 19 at Hackett Park
In its 25th year, the Roberts Creek mandala is still art of the community

In its 25th year, the Roberts Creek mandala is still art of the community

More than 600 volunteer painters contributed to the circular design on pavement near the mouth of Roberts Creek.
Art gala launches fundraiser for Gibsons Marine SAR team

Art gala launches fundraiser for Gibsons Marine SAR team

Gibsons Marine Rescue Society launched their Making Waves fundraiser for RCM Search and Rescue Station 14 last weekend with an evening of appetizers and drinks at Leo’s Tapas & Grill in Gibsons.