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Drug crisis needs action, says North Island-Powell River MP

Drug crisis needs action, says North Island-Powell River MP

Rachel Blaney says more can be one to help those afflicted with opioid use
Blind swimmer conquers Strait of Georgia for guide dogs

Blind swimmer conquers Strait of Georgia for guide dogs

It took almost 11 hours to cross, but the West Vancouver man smashed his fundraising goal for Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind
Residential garbage reduced on the Sunshine Coast but not to target levels

Residential garbage reduced on the Sunshine Coast but not to target levels

On average, each person sent 49 kilograms less garbage to the region’s landfill in 2022 than in 2021.
2024 targeted for Totem, Shorncliffe 're-purposing' considerations: VCH

2024 targeted for Totem, Shorncliffe 're-purposing' considerations: VCH

Vancouver Coastal Health has targeted January of next year for transition of residents and staff from its Totem Lodge and Shorncliffe sites to the new Trellis seniors care facility.
RCMP looking for witnesses to window smashing at Sechelt real estate office

RCMP looking for witnesses to window smashing at Sechelt real estate office

"Extensive mischief" at a Sechelt real estate office is prompting an appeal from the RCMP for witnesses. "A suspect smashing the windows" of the Sussex Realty office at 5561 Wharf Avenue, was reported at about 11 p.m.
Artful kin draw on Hopkins Landing heritage at GPAG

Artful kin draw on Hopkins Landing heritage at GPAG

Deep Connections: Daughter, Father, Hopkins Landing opened on July 12, featuring mixed media works by Burnaby-based artist Tannis Hopkins and her father, Don Hopkins. Don, who died in 2012, was a grandson of Hopkins Landing founders George Henderson Hopkins and Isa (Ward) Hopkins.
Shelter guests at St. Hilda's restore sacred maze

Shelter guests at St. Hilda's restore sacred maze

An unexpected collaboration sees volunteers revitalizing St. Hilda’s outdoor labyrinth
From video games to real-life battles: Meet the duo promoting medieval combat (with foam swords)

From video games to real-life battles: Meet the duo promoting medieval combat (with foam swords)

The Sunshine Coast's Jesse O’Leary and Gabriel Ditmars launched the Live Action Medieval Battle Society and are leading pint-sized military campaigns in Gibsons and Sechelt parks
Stardust in the Sea: Nighttime paddling tours are an ideal way to experience the wonders of bioluminescence

Stardust in the Sea: Nighttime paddling tours are an ideal way to experience the wonders of bioluminescence

The Sunshine Coast is known for its long sunny days, but it’s after the sun sets that Metta Eco Experiences invites you to slip into the waters of the Sechelt Inlet.
$18K fine for illegal Howe Sound glass sponge reef fishing, Supreme Court rules

$18K fine for illegal Howe Sound glass sponge reef fishing, Supreme Court rules

The man said he should only have to pay $575 for each of his three convictions.