Highlights

Couple shuns domesticity in retirement for travelling and living in refurbished bus

Meet the Sunshine Coast's 'Banana Girl,’ a devoted cyclist who commutes 25 kilometres to work three to four times a week

Jorge Marquez Medina, 67, is charged with the murder of 20-year-old Thunder Dennis.

Community gathers for love of animals and partnership between BC SPCA and Tla'amin

'Five-six years ago we were in the early stages of actually understanding our water system and what could trigger certain stages and events.  We are now at an operational level, way better at understanding of the responses and potential changes to our system,' says SCRD manager of infrastructure, Remko Rosenboom.

According to a consultant report, the creek’s summer flows 'frequently approach or fall below the SCRD’s licensed withdrawal rate of 32 litres per second' making it a less likely candidate for year-round water supply.

Plastic, food wrappers and cigarette butts found regularly at beaches around town

Also SCRD requests to adjust the environmental flow needs (EFN) on Chapman Creek not anticipated to be heard this year and adjustments not considered possible in 2025. 

Second cannabis store in Gibsons gets the green light from council, meeting town criteria and provincial licensing requirements.

Response highlights teamwork of local emergency responders and the importance of being prepared for hiking in remote areas says SCRD communications manager