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Kitchens, flood mapping, co-ops: A month in provincial funding for the Southern Sunshine Coast

Kitchens, flood mapping, co-ops: A month in provincial funding for the Southern Sunshine Coast

From crime prevention to economic development, Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Randene Neill has made several funding announcements in the past month, totalling more than $400,000 for the Southern Sunshine Coast.
Gibsons council advances arcade bylaw amendment

Gibsons council advances arcade bylaw amendment

Provincial review looms as a potential roadblock to the new bylaw
Man saved from Davis Bay thanks to civilians on kayaks and boats

Man saved from Davis Bay thanks to civilians on kayaks and boats

The man, who walked into the water Sunday night, initially fought off rescuers attempting to save him and had to be restrained.
Gibsons aims to plant 2,200 trees by 2045 as part of urban forest plan

Gibsons aims to plant 2,200 trees by 2045 as part of urban forest plan

Town also discussing strengthening tree protection measures on private property, perhaps allowing flexibility in parking and setback requirements to preserve mature trees
Gracey Hemstreet, Jackson Goldstone fly to second straight World Cup wins

Gracey Hemstreet, Jackson Goldstone fly to second straight World Cup wins

Hemstreet became the first Canadian woman to prevail at a downhill World Cup in Loudenvielle
Slow Food Cycle Sunday returns to Gibsons for third year

Slow Food Cycle Sunday returns to Gibsons for third year

Join the Sunshine Coast's Slow Food Cycle on July 27, a scenic ride exploring local farms and food producers with over 500 cyclists
'I was crying so hard': B.C. woman proposed to during epic dive in the Galápagos Islands

'I was crying so hard': B.C. woman proposed to during epic dive in the Galápagos Islands

It took over a year of planning and perfect timing for Maxwel Hohn to propose to Cailin Lindsay during a high-stakes scuba dive at Darwin’s Arch in the Galápagos Islands.
Sunshine Coast quilters sew up inspiring showcase

Sunshine Coast quilters sew up inspiring showcase

The painter-and-quilter duo of Marleen Vermeulen and Nancy McMurdo earned the audience choice award in the first-ever cross-disciplinary challenge during the 14th biennial Sunshine Coast Quilters’ Guild show last weekend.
Truck hit gallery ramp, delayed Earls Cove, Saltery Bay sailings

Truck hit gallery ramp, delayed Earls Cove, Saltery Bay sailings

Single vehicle collision on board Malaspina Sky being investigated by Powell River RCMP
Heiltsuk heritage propels art of transformation: 'New Directions: Contemporary Heiltsuk Paintings' at GPAG

Heiltsuk heritage propels art of transformation: 'New Directions: Contemporary Heiltsuk Paintings' at GPAG

A new exhibition embracing relationships and renewal echoes the debut of the Gibsons Public Art Gallery at its present location more than two decades ago.