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Newspaper drop box destroyed; March 21 Coast Reporter available at Madeira Park Rona

Newspaper drop box destroyed; March 21 Coast Reporter available at Madeira Park Rona

The March 21 issue of the newspaper can be picked up at the adjacent Madeira Park Rona location.
Reinstate FACs: a call from the groups disbanded by BC Ferries

Reinstate FACs: a call from the groups disbanded by BC Ferries

Ferry Advisory Chairs have 'little faith' in the value of BC Ferries' current engagement process, according to the chair's group lead, Diana Mumford.
Madeira Park senior guilty of assault with a knife

Madeira Park senior guilty of assault with a knife

The incident occurred on the morning of April 17, 2024, in the outside area of a coffee shop in Madeira Park.
April 1 fare and price increases coming for BC Ferries

April 1 fare and price increases coming for BC Ferries

Drive-up window fares increasing and will only apply to the less than 25 per cent of customers who don’t already use Prepaid, Saver or Reservation-only fares.
'Board response to American tariffs' (BRAT) added to regional government's workplans

'Board response to American tariffs' (BRAT) added to regional government's workplans

SCRD affirms support for the 'Team Canada' approach to align local, provincial, and national priorities to counter foreign policies designed to harm the Canadian economy.
Energy savings program expanding to qathet region

Energy savings program expanding to qathet region

Free service helps navigate provincial rebates to make homes efficient and comfortable
Opinion: Virtual jockeying over real-world problems in Pender Harbour and the Sunshine Coast

Opinion: Virtual jockeying over real-world problems in Pender Harbour and the Sunshine Coast

With decisions reached months and an election ago, there are questions about why the delay in release of the details and community engagement. Then there’s the virtual element.
View of money impacts habits: qathet financial wellness advocate

View of money impacts habits: qathet financial wellness advocate

Stress related to personal funds negatively impacts lives of Canadians
Vancouver Coastal Health issues drug alert for Powell River area

Vancouver Coastal Health issues drug alert for Powell River area

Light pink granules test postive for benzos and medetomidine
Kisses and Kicks: Kicks to those who are rude to serving staff, kisses for spotting escaped dogs

Kisses and Kicks: Kicks to those who are rude to serving staff, kisses for spotting escaped dogs

Here are your kisses and kicks for the week of March 14! Kisses to our Hall Road neighbors who cleared our driveway twice during the snow.