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Briefs - Sunshine Coast Regional District Dec. 19 electoral services committee meeting

Briefs - Sunshine Coast Regional District Dec. 19 electoral services committee meeting

Highway 101 pedestrian/cyclist safety, provincial agricultural land use planning and development permit for property at Langdale bypass discussed.
Sunshine Coast astronomers have a bright idea: turn down the lights

Sunshine Coast astronomers have a bright idea: turn down the lights

In a season whose carols extol seraphic skies, local astronomers are taking steps to keep the stars shimmering year-round.
Sechelt and Gibsons Christmas tree disposal options

Sechelt and Gibsons Christmas tree disposal options

Sechelt Fire Department is holding a tree chipping event by donation, Jan. 6.
Black Bean Cafe to take over iconic Molly's Reach location

Black Bean Cafe to take over iconic Molly's Reach location

Famous for the role it played in the "Beachcombers" TV series, Molly's Reach is a popular Gibsons landmark.
The Heart of Roberts Creek: The Gumboot has been serving up community for over 30 years

The Heart of Roberts Creek: The Gumboot has been serving up community for over 30 years

Nestled in the heart of Roberts Creek is a special village-within-a-village. It encompasses the Gumboot Café, the Gumboot Restaurant, Temporary Utopia shop and the Tiny Farm. Together, they are emblematic of the welcoming community of Roberts Creek.
Hundreds turn out for Sunshine Coast Lions Club Polar Bear Swim

Hundreds turn out for Sunshine Coast Lions Club Polar Bear Swim

The area around Trail Bay Pier in Sechelt was packed with swimmers and spectators for the annual cold-water plunge.
New year marks 95th for Coast newspapers

New year marks 95th for Coast newspapers

The earliest printed news serial on the Coast was a typewritten bulletin mimeographed on foolscap paper. 
New Year's Day ferry cancellations on Langdale/Horshoe Bay route

New Year's Day ferry cancellations on Langdale/Horshoe Bay route

Morning ferries out of Langdale have been cancelled due to mechanical problem on Queen of Surrey.
The bounty of the Book Faire: Library volunteers’ lucrative non-profit is a book-lover favourite

The bounty of the Book Faire: Library volunteers’ lucrative non-profit is a book-lover favourite

When someone reminds you there’s a book faire coming up at the Sechelt Public Library, they could be suggesting one of two things: Either you should start getting rid of the ridiculous number of books you have piled up everywhere, or you might want to go get some more.
Of a certain age: Not a lot of good news for seniors in 2024 report

Of a certain age: Not a lot of good news for seniors in 2024 report

Report by the provincial seniors advocate shows surgery wait-times and lack of housing and access to care, are increasing concerns.