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Regional OCP update, Bill 44 compliance pushed to 2027

Regional OCP update, Bill 44 compliance pushed to 2027

There will be newly elected directors by the time the Sunshine Coast Regional District’s revised Official Community Plan is ready for adoption, if a Feb. 20 committee motion gets Board approval.
Dolly Parton Imagination Library reaches new heights on Sunshine Coast

Dolly Parton Imagination Library reaches new heights on Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast Lions Club Donates $4,000 to children's literacy program
Sechelt dump lifespan expanding with contact pond work

Sechelt dump lifespan expanding with contact pond work

Starting March 1, landfill crews will not be accepting ammonia and propane fridges, and the Ocean Plastics Depot will be temporarily closed.
Virtual reality film makes its way home to qathet region

Virtual reality film makes its way home to qathet region

Co-director of Texada grew up on northern Gulf Island
Conditional sentence handed down for threat on Hightide supportive housing

Conditional sentence handed down for threat on Hightide supportive housing

James Robert Diegel received a four month conditional sentence and probation for a failed attempt in 2023 to damage Sechelt’s Hightide supportive housing by trying to blow up his van in the parking lot.
Powell River Public Library continues to expand accessibility

Powell River Public Library continues to expand accessibility

Silent study pod, books on wheels and language resources available to the public
Madeira Park ambulance station to relocate

Madeira Park ambulance station to relocate

B.C. Emergency Health Services' media department advised Coast Reporter via a Feb 25 email that its Madeira Park ambulance station will be moving to a new location in that community.
qathet hikers share video of recent adventure to Walt Ridge

qathet hikers share video of recent adventure to Walt Ridge

Cold, sunny days ideal for snowshoeing in the backcountry
qathet Regional District heat response endorsed

qathet Regional District heat response endorsed

City of Powell River Council accepts study that provides recommendations for extreme temperature events
'Wonderful wildlife': See this pod of dolphins near Squamish

'Wonderful wildlife': See this pod of dolphins near Squamish

Photographer Niall Bell shares his stunning images of the Pacific white-sided dolphins spotted near Porteau Cove, as well as a warning to others to keep their distance.