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Letters: 100 per cent real statistics about Sunshine Coast beach fires

Letters: 100 per cent real statistics about Sunshine Coast beach fires

'In a recent survey, 99.9 per cent of beach fires said they actually preferred to be set below the low tide line and that they looked forward to being fully doused with ocean water prior to being abandoned by their human creators. They find it refreshing. '
Dancing back to the Gibsons Legion, Branch 109

Dancing back to the Gibsons Legion, Branch 109

Here's what's in store for the Gibsons Legion, Branch 109
Attempted murder charge dropped in Horseshoe Bay stabbing

Attempted murder charge dropped in Horseshoe Bay stabbing

A 33-year Chase woman was charged in June with the attempted murder of her husband following a late-night altercation in a West Van motel room. All charges have now been dropped.
Pender Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Show & Shine coming up Aug. 7

Pender Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Show & Shine coming up Aug. 7

Also, holding A Summer Night Dance Party Aug. 19
How to protect wildlife from the summer heat

How to protect wildlife from the summer heat

As temperatures soar in B.C., animals need extra care and attention for safety. Wildlife Rescue Association of BC expert Linda Bakker is sharing tips on how the public can help.
Halfmoon Happenings: The real story behind anchor rock

Halfmoon Happenings: The real story behind anchor rock

Sleepy Hollow Rod Run returns next week
Gumboot Nation: Sweet sweaty summer nights

Gumboot Nation: Sweet sweaty summer nights

Feel the need to shake your thing and get sweaty on these far too few summer nights we have? No better time or place than this Saturday, July 30, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Art Beat: A very special piano concert taking place at Christenson Village

Art Beat: A very special piano concert taking place at Christenson Village

Also, where to hear music this weekend.
Enbridge invests in Woodfibre LNG project

Enbridge invests in Woodfibre LNG project

Activists question the increased price tag of $5.1 billion, up from $1.6 billion; Woodfibre says costs now include the accompanying FortisBC pipeline project.
Firefighters put out brush fire close to Halfmoon Bay home

Firefighters put out brush fire close to Halfmoon Bay home

Fast moving flames were reported on Wednesday, July 27, and firefighters quickly extinguished the fire that 'had the potential to get out of control very quickly.'