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Dozens of small planes flock to Sechelt Airport for 'fly-in'

Dozens of small planes flock to Sechelt Airport for 'fly-in'

In his 50 years flying out of the Sechelt's aerodrome, Greg Caple has never seen so many planes at the local airport as he did last weekend.
BC Ferries cancels first round trip on Powell River/Comox route

BC Ferries cancels first round trip on Powell River/Comox route

Insufficient number of crew members available for morning sailings on June 6
Addressing B.C.’s opioid crisis is not a top priority for voters, polling shows

Addressing B.C.’s opioid crisis is not a top priority for voters, polling shows

Research Co. and Glacier Media surveyed Metro Vancouverites in an effort to gauge support for different policies as they relate to the work of local mayors and councils
Feds warn 2023 on track to be the worst fire season ever seen in Canada

Feds warn 2023 on track to be the worst fire season ever seen in Canada

Canada's emergency preparedness minister says images of wildfires burning across the country are some of the most severe ever witnessed in Canada and the current forecast for the next few months indicates the potential for continued higher-than-norma
$13 billion and counting: Feds put more taxpayer money on the line to complete TMX

$13 billion and counting: Feds put more taxpayer money on the line to complete TMX

The federal government is once again putting taxpayer dollars on the line to prop up the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion (TMX).
How much rain fell on the Sunshine Coast this May?

How much rain fell on the Sunshine Coast this May?

May 2023 was certainly warm but was it the lower Coast's driest May yet?
Desolation Sound Marine Park in qathet region being mapped

Desolation Sound Marine Park in qathet region being mapped

Archaeological project will protect ancestors and visitors to Tla’amin territory
Wildfire at popular Lions Bay swimming spot likely human caused

Wildfire at popular Lions Bay swimming spot likely human caused

“It’s pretty tinder dry for this early in the season,” the chief said. ““Absolutely no smoking. No ignitions of any sort.”
Coast Scene: Locals and visitors alike enjoy Egmont Day

Coast Scene: Locals and visitors alike enjoy Egmont Day

Great yelps of laughter echoed through the Lower Sunshine Coast's northernmost population centre June 3 as the Egmont Community Club-sponsored Egmont Day saw folks crowd to that location.
Wildfire risk remains well above average across Canada this month

Wildfire risk remains well above average across Canada this month

OTTAWA — This is on track to be the worst fire season Canada has ever seen and the risk of wildfires will remain well above average in most of the country throughout the summer, the federal government warned Monday.