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Mountain biking groups 'stretched thin' with trail work as popularity grows

Mountain biking groups 'stretched thin' with trail work as popularity grows

VANCOUVER — The outdoors were a refuge for many during the pandemic as people hit their local trail networks to mountain bike, hike, run and walk, but advocates in British Columbia say the value of trails isn't reflected in the level of support they
Sunshine Coast student’s study on facial recognition published in scientific journal

Sunshine Coast student’s study on facial recognition published in scientific journal

Levi Cotrell's study on human and AI-generated faces' impact on the face-naming effect published in Neuro Notebook
Mom says Canadian woman in 'inhumane' U.S. detention, Global Affairs can't intervene

Mom says Canadian woman in 'inhumane' U.S. detention, Global Affairs can't intervene

Alexis Eagles said she is already planning for the return of her daughter, Jasmine Mooney, even though the two have not had direct contact for more than a week.
Queen of New West back in service, but not on Route 3

Queen of New West back in service, but not on Route 3

The ship has been sidelined since September after a failure in the propeller shaft caused the propeller to detach.
Significant DCC rate increase proposed in Gibsons to fund essential infrastructure projects

Significant DCC rate increase proposed in Gibsons to fund essential infrastructure projects

Gibsons Council advances DCC bylaw update, proposing a 10 per cent lower rate increase than initially planned to support town growth and address construction cost escalations
Squamish councillor selected as Green Party candidate for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky

Squamish councillor selected as Green Party candidate for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky

Squamish councillor Lauren Greenlaw has been tapped as the West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country Green Party candidate for the upcoming federal election.
Gibsons utility rate hikes take shape with focus on waste and water

Gibsons utility rate hikes take shape with focus on waste and water

Utility service rates in Gibsons are set to increase as council recommends 9 per cent for waste and 10 per cent annually for water and sewer amidst financial challenges and rising operational costs
Sunshine Coast captain guides third cohort in Arctic marine training

Sunshine Coast captain guides third cohort in Arctic marine training

Five Sunshine Coast residents among the class gaining vital marine navigational skills in Inuvik
'Get ready for a wild ride': Weather Network issues Canada's spring forecast

'Get ready for a wild ride': Weather Network issues Canada's spring forecast

In B.C., cooler than normal temperatures paired with above normal precipitation in April could help extend the ski season, the forecast says.
Primary Care Network pharmacist available for one-on-one visits

Primary Care Network pharmacist available for one-on-one visits

Eric Kosiuk meets with individuals from Gibsons to Pender Harbour to discuss and review medications.