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Highway widening project in Sechelt to last until end of September

Highway widening project in Sechelt to last until end of September

Contractors, Capilano Highways, hoping to minimize delays
Updated: Small wildfires spark concerns on Sunshine Coast after recent lightning strikes

Updated: Small wildfires spark concerns on Sunshine Coast after recent lightning strikes

Two of the three fires have been declared out by BC Wildfire Service
House by the Sea: A major rebuild turns a humble cottage into a dream home

House by the Sea: A major rebuild turns a humble cottage into a dream home

In the kitchen of Roberta Leslie’s newly renovated home there hangs a framed quote attributed to Ava Gardner. It reads: “When I’m old and gray, I want to have a house by the sea. And paint. With a lot of wonderful chums, good music, and booze around. And a damn good kitchen to cook in.”
Fire at Hightide Housing Aug. 16, described as ‘very small’

Fire at Hightide Housing Aug. 16, described as ‘very small’

All of the residents of Hightide Modular Housing were evacuated Friday morning, after a small fire broke out within one of the units.
Opinion: Sentencings happen, Sunshine Coast

Opinion: Sentencings happen, Sunshine Coast

With recent discussion of “catch and release” justice, are sentencings happening locally? As my assignments include provincial court, I can confirm they are.
There's a 'waterspout watch' in effect for Metro Vancouver. What does that mean?

There's a 'waterspout watch' in effect for Metro Vancouver. What does that mean?

"Mariners are urged to take all necessary precautions and prepare for the possibility of waterspout activity"
Red Serge Gala set for Sept. 10

Red Serge Gala set for Sept. 10

Tickets are now available for an annual fundraiser for the fight against childhood cancers and one of the most anticipated events for ladies of the lower Coast; the Red Serge Gala.
Gibsons bagpipe player part of best 3A drum corps in the world

Gibsons bagpipe player part of best 3A drum corps in the world

Piper Craig Buchanan plays with the Greighlan Crossing Pipe Band, which competed at the World Pipe Band Championships in Scotland this past weekend -- with video.
Sunshine Coast International Overdose Awareness Day event moves to Mission Point

Sunshine Coast International Overdose Awareness Day event moves to Mission Point

The Aug. 31 event to honour those who have died from the toxic drug crisis and to gather those affected by the crisis will run from 3 to 6 p.m. 
Amphibian survey of BCTS cutblock requested

Amphibian survey of BCTS cutblock requested

A lone frog, sized to easily fit in the palm of an adult and on the provincial government’s endangered species “blue” list, has raised more questions about B.C. Timber Sales decision to log the Joe Smith Creek cutblock.