Skip to content

Local News

Gumboot Nation: Starve a cold, feed an artist

Gumboot Nation: Starve a cold, feed an artist

'Music is an ethereal decoration of the time we share. Before we could record it, before we could write it down, it was only shared through the doing. The doing and the witnessing is still the very best way to experience it, IMHO. I am of the opinion that every person alive should make these organized noises at some point in their lives, regardless of your perceived “talent.”'
Read more >
Elphinstone Chronicles: Goodbye Gayle and hello Faye

Elphinstone Chronicles: Goodbye Gayle and hello Faye

After four years, Gayle Neilson is leaving the Elphinstone Chronicles beat. But, she's got an enthusiastic successor in Faye Kiewitz.
Read more >
Letter: Don't slice up Roberts Creek for two minutes of commute time

Letter: Don't slice up Roberts Creek for two minutes of commute time

'The proposed four-lane highway would require expropriating dozens of people’s properties, including many agricultural properties - displacing multiple families (including farmers) in a housing crisis and at a time when we need increased food security...seriously?!'
Read more >
100 painters bring the Hackett Park mural to life

100 painters bring the Hackett Park mural to life

How the vibrant Hackett Park amphitheatre mural came to be
Read more >
Sechelt man to be back in court July 27 on drug charges

Sechelt man to be back in court July 27 on drug charges

Anthony Benedict Pearce made a first appearance in Sechelt Provincial Court on drug related charges, June 15. His next appearance on those charges is slated for July 27.
Read more >
Halfmoon Happenings: Sans Souci boat launch inaccessible because of watermain replacement

Halfmoon Happenings: Sans Souci boat launch inaccessible because of watermain replacement

Also, it's water weather and a great time to visit Thormanby
Read more >
Letter: Remembering Ralph Meyer

Letter: Remembering Ralph Meyer

'This is dedicated to my father-in-law, Ralph Meyer, who passed away June 28 at 91. To honour Ralph, I thought I would share a bit about him and the importance of having fun, staying sharp, and enjoying life.'
Read more >
Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Kids StrongStart reading program on until Aug. 9

Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Kids StrongStart reading program on until Aug. 9

Also, Gunboat Bay Blues Concert is July 23
Read more >
B.C. to widen booster-shot eligibility

B.C. to widen booster-shot eligibility

Increased access to booster shots to come in the fall, though details remain sketchy
Read more >
Reflecting on 20 years in the cannabis industry on the Coast

Reflecting on 20 years in the cannabis industry on the Coast

Danny Owsnett started the 420 Hemp Shop 20 years ago. Now that he's sold the Cowrie Street business, he reflects on how it started and the process of marijuana legalization.
Read more >