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Madeira Market returns July 2; FibreWorks has a new exhibit; and Mark Petersen, Enns of the Earth and Westerley Acappella Group perform at the School of Music Coffee House next weekend.

Starting as a high school student sneaking away to work on the Beachcombers, Sunshine Coast-raised Steve Sleep would go on to teach generations of high school students the ins and outs of community television. Now, the longtime community TV manager is stepping back from his role – but not necessarily his community.

Friday, July 1 marks 155 years since Canada’s confederation and the last day of the first syíyaya Days in Sechelt. Pack your sunscreen and your smile for fun events in downtown Sechelt.

COVID-19 case counts showing typical summer decline.

Also, councillors urge Gibsons residents to speak up the highway bypass study.

Crowds of supporters showed up outside the Sechelt Library last Thursday and Saturday to support drag queen storytime.

BC Ferries is urging customers who had plans to travel to reschedule as eight sailings have been cancelled Thursday (June 30).

A warning about a crack cocaine-like substance that contained benzos and fentanyl was issued June 22 on the Sunshine Coast. Local physician links use to a higher rate of overdoses but no deaths.

BC Ferries offering savings on less busy sailings

If adopted, the new residential guest accommodations bylaw would come into force with a ‘grace’ period to allow current STR operators to become familiar and into compliance with the new regulations.