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SCRD briefs: FTE count rises by 22, AAP authorised

SCRD briefs: FTE count rises by 22, AAP authorised

Last year’s total SCRD expenses were $63.57 million. That was down slightly from 2022, but over $10 million higher than spending levels between 2019 and 2021. Revenues topped over $69.8 million in 2023, as those ticked up every year since 2019.
Suspected B.C. gangland killer still awaiting legal aid

Suspected B.C. gangland killer still awaiting legal aid

Connor D'Monte is charged with first-degree murder in the 2009 death of Kevin Leclair, gunned down in a Langley mall parking lot.
2024 Howe Sound herring survey sees spawning in similar areas to previous years

2024 Howe Sound herring survey sees spawning in similar areas to previous years

Event at Squamish's Brackendale Art Gallery shared the 2024 Search for Slhawt’/Herring project’s results.
Runners thrown new challenge for tough race on Texada Island

Runners thrown new challenge for tough race on Texada Island

Organizers claim Run the Rock is Canada’s toughest road marathon
'Wouldn't have survived': Two baby seals rescued in B.C.

'Wouldn't have survived': Two baby seals rescued in B.C.

A seal in White Rock and one in North Vancouver needed to be rescued days apart.
India death sentence possible after B.C. immigration fraud convictions

India death sentence possible after B.C. immigration fraud convictions

Brijesh Kumar Mishra pleaded guilty in Vancouver Provincial Court to three of five charges connected to alleged immigration offences in Canada and the Punjab.
Tagging along on a water meter installation in Sechelt

Tagging along on a water meter installation in Sechelt

A first-hand account of how a West Sechelt residence received its Sunshine Coast Regional District water system infrastructure addition.
B.C. lawyer ordered to pay $29K to neighbour for failed 'vexatious' lawsuit

B.C. lawyer ordered to pay $29K to neighbour for failed 'vexatious' lawsuit

The Law Society of BC has also placed a custodian on Naomi Arbabi's legal practice.
Sunshine Coast Weather: It's wet outside

Sunshine Coast Weather: It's wet outside

While the forecast is for damp conditions on Thursday and Friday, daytime high temperatures are slated to start climbing from the mid-teens toward 21 degrees by Saturday. 
Converting from natural gas too pricey for B.C. restaurants, says report

Converting from natural gas too pricey for B.C. restaurants, says report

Report estimates conversion costs at $800,000 per restaurant.