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Halloran's ice wall set to fire up Chicago

A piece of the Sunshine Coast is gaining critical acclaim in Chicago, Illinois. Sunshine Coast artist Gord Halloran's work is the focal point of the Museum of Modern Ice winter celebration in Chicago's Millennium Park Feb. 1 to 29.

Sewer solution getting closer

The District of Sechelt is moving away from reliance on a massive new development to fund its sewage infrastructure and towards a series of modular, expandable treatment plants. At a Jan.

Damage causes power boiler shut down

The power boiler at Howe Sound Pulp and Paper (HSPP) was back in operation Tuesday night after a week-long shutdown.The power boiler was shut down on the evening of Jan. 9 due to damage to some grates.

Three women create a healthier Coast

Editor's note: This is part two of a three part series profiling the nominees for the inaugural Awards of Excellence for Sunshine Coast Women. Ginny Blattler believes that you are never too old to exercise.

Shishalh Nation discusses land issues

Unfettered acknowledgment and respect of Aboriginal right and title to their territories needs to be the first step before the next steps of reunion and compromise can start, said shishalh Nation band councillors Garry Feschuk and Tom Paul.

Constitutional pot challenge in Sechelt provincial court

The local courtroom is taking centre stage in a constitutional showdown on laws governing the possession of marijuana, after a written submission from Vancouver lawyer Kirk Tousaw on Tuesday.

Anderson gets three and a half years

Greg Amos/Staff Writer After numerous delays, the trial of the "Bushman of Gambier" concluded on Tuesday with a trip to the slammer for Robert Anderson.

Help create a celebration of multiculturalism

Black History Month (February) is quickly approaching, and while the Sunshine Coast doesn't have a historic black community, it does have a growing group of black community members. Many areas in B.C.

Free and clear, community owns health centre

Stephanie Douglas/Staff Writer The Pender Harbour community has a lot to be proud of after making the final payment of $350,000 on the Pender Harbour and District Health Centre's mortgage on Dec. 31, about five years ahead of schedule.

White sturgeon caviar could put Sechelt on the map

Last Saturday (Jan.