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The bear, which has been on the island for more than a month, was allegedly shot by a member of the public in the Van Anda area on Texada’s north end.

As of noon, July 17, open fires, including beach fires, burning barrels, fireworks, firecrackers and sky lanterns are prohibited.

On June 30, a number of homes in the multi-family development at 5711 Ebbtide Ave. in Sechelt were evacuated for 30 to 45 minutes, out of what the Sechelt Fire Department called “an abundance of caution” related to a reported natural gas leak.

At more than $14.7 million, it's still pretty expensive...

It's the most wonderful time of the year - for corn lovers.

On February 11, 1925, the four primary clans of the shíshálh people united to become recognized as the Sechelt Indian Band under Canadian law. Each of the clans — sxixus, xenichen, ts’unay, and tewankw — was formerly based in a specific region of the extensive homelands, or swiya. 

Homeowner refused to get building permits for secondary suite, even after stop-work order was issued for the property.

Nadine Ryan’s 'We Will Visit in Our Dreams' continues to Aug.17 at Sunshine Coast Arts Centre

Five newcomer artists joined the Prowl for the first time, while Beth Hawthorn of Roberts Creek-based Hawthorn Ceramics debuted a new studio and gallery facility.

Representatives from Mosaic Forest Management appear before qRD's committee of the whole