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Hikers from qathet ascend Skwim, one takes a dip in cool waters

Hikers from qathet ascend Skwim, one takes a dip in cool waters

It may be summer, but there's still snow in the alpine
Canada Day fireworks in qathet

Canada Day fireworks in qathet

Willingdon Beach was packed with people enjoying the day/evening on Tuesday, July 1
qathet region healthcare applications supported

qathet region healthcare applications supported

Regional hospital district directors vote in favour of healthcare designations for Miklat Recovery Society and Foundry qathet
Future urban planning must consider bears: Sunshine Coast Bear Alliance

Future urban planning must consider bears: Sunshine Coast Bear Alliance

Alliance recently released 'Corridor for Coexistence,' a guide for urban development in areas inhabited by bears.
Towing companies worry about future of EV transport after policy change from B.C. Ferries

Towing companies worry about future of EV transport after policy change from B.C. Ferries

Peninsula Towing owner Don Affleck said the policy will cause a “chain reaction” because there are no disposal locations for EVs or hybrid vehicles on Vancouver Island.
International choral festival in qathet begins this evening

International choral festival in qathet begins this evening

Singers from around the world will gather to perform and compete until Saturday, July 5
Powell River mill property sales agreement reached

Powell River mill property sales agreement reached

Domtar and Cranberry Business Park Ltd. come to terms over Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat mill site
Scene Around: PRISMA on the Beach

Scene Around: PRISMA on the Beach

Willingdon Beach was filled with music lovers, art/food vendors, community organizations, and happy volunteers at Saturday's event
Cartoon: Flags up on Canada Day

Cartoon: Flags up on Canada Day

How are you celebrating Canada's 158th birthday?
In the middle of everywhere: Researchers uncover Lasqueti's Indigenous history

In the middle of everywhere: Researchers uncover Lasqueti's Indigenous history

Archeologists from SFU have uncovered evidence that 800 to 2,200 people once lived on Lasqueti Island.