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Gibsons officials advance high-density housing plans: 172 residences proposed

Gibsons officials advance high-density housing plans: 172 residences proposed

172-unit residential project progresses, pending zoning changes and public input scheduled for November 2024
Bears eating more and sleeping less in qathet region now

Bears eating more and sleeping less in qathet region now

Black bear sightings increase in October
Chocolate labradors from qathet prepare for next competition

Chocolate labradors from qathet prepare for next competition

Dock diving is an increasingly popular sport for dogs in North America
Powell River Garden Club launches new website

Powell River Garden Club launches new website

Monthly meetings, master gardener advice and speaker presentations back for the fall season
Should Sunshine Coast property taxes fund affordable housing?

Should Sunshine Coast property taxes fund affordable housing?

Sunshine Coast Affordable Housing Society president says it needs additional funding and points to a Cowichan Valley Regional District property tax supported service as an example of one way of attaining society sustainability.
Above average temperatures predicted for October in qathet

Above average temperatures predicted for October in qathet

Sun and cloud today and tomorrow and rain on Friday
Directors want volumetric water bills 'ASAP'

Directors want volumetric water bills 'ASAP'

'I just think the approach is a bit more cautious than I would take and I encourage more boldness' Area D director Kelly Backs said in review of a staff ask for an undetermined amount of time to report on water rate setting.
Songs, blessings, and reflection: A recap of the fourth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Songs, blessings, and reflection: A recap of the fourth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

‘Our people are beginning to walk with pride and dignity once again and that lifts my spirit, it lifts my heart’, hiwus Calvin Craigan.
B.C. mother recounts power imbalance with lawyer's sexual harassment

B.C. mother recounts power imbalance with lawyer's sexual harassment

Chilliwack mother commends Law Society of B.C. for disciplining lawyer who sexually harassed her after she found herself requiring his legal services during vulnerable time in life; but more can be done to inform the public of the complaints process
Water restrictions lifted for SCRD systems

Water restrictions lifted for SCRD systems

Oct. 1 saw the Sunshine Coast Regional District end water user conservation regulations on it’s Chapman, Egmont, Cove Cay, North and South Pender Harbour, Langdale, Soames Point, Granthams Landing and and Eastbourne water systems.