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SCRD 'managing' Chapman water to avoid local emergency: Water update

SCRD 'managing' Chapman water to avoid local emergency: Water update

Moisture conditions in the Chapman Lake watershed and lake water levels are both higher than at this point last year, according to the Sunshine Coast Regional District’s Sept. 14 water update.
Much of B.C.'s coast recorded its hottest August in 174 years

Much of B.C.'s coast recorded its hottest August in 174 years

Record-warm temperatures covered almost 13 per cent of the world's surface in August, the most since the start of records, according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
'Youth on the Edge' to share stories, perspectives in public forum

'Youth on the Edge' to share stories, perspectives in public forum

Youth monologues aim to 'shake the community movers and shakers up a little bit and give us all a dose of reality.'
Mental health first aid course coming to the Coast

Mental health first aid course coming to the Coast

The training is described as an opportunity to build skills and confidence in discussing mental health challenges. Along with helping people recognize common mental health problems and illnesses, it is designed to increase participants' comfort level in offering help to others.
B.C. mayor says new drug ban near child play areas remains limited

B.C. mayor says new drug ban near child play areas remains limited

Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West says now is the time to move forward on implementing robust treatment programs for drug users.
U.K. man used TikTok, Snapchat to sexually exploit young B.C. girl

U.K. man used TikTok, Snapchat to sexually exploit young B.C. girl

The man contacted hundreds of underage females, promising more social media followers.
West Sechelt rezoning proposal touts 'attainable’ housing

West Sechelt rezoning proposal touts 'attainable’ housing

Proponents hope to lay the foundation for more families to live above-ground
Old-growth logging, road building can proceed in B.C. without First Nation consent, says memo

Old-growth logging, road building can proceed in B.C. without First Nation consent, says memo

A May 2023 memo from BC Timber Sales gives direction for logging to proceed in certain old-growth forests where First Nations haven't responded or where road building elsewhere is deemed not economically feasible.
B.C. parents missing out on free money for their children's education

B.C. parents missing out on free money for their children's education

Every child in B.C. is eligible for a free, one-time $1,200 RESP grant, with no contribution, upon turning six and until the age of nine; but only roughly half of children are receiving it, according to the B.C. government.
BCGEU wants rent caps to apply to units not tenants, cites study

BCGEU wants rent caps to apply to units not tenants, cites study

The B.C. General Employees’ Union wants to see rent control tied to units, which prevents landlords from raising rents an unlimited amount when a new tenant moves in