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30 global airports that could be flooded by 2100

30 global airports that could be flooded by 2100

Even with an aggressive global reduction of carbon emissions, some scenarios still predict a sea-level rise of a 0.5 metre.
Gibsons council approves a new strategic plan

Gibsons council approves a new strategic plan

After months of work, the 20-page document was adopted on July 25
Victor Mema loses 'wrongful dismissal' claim against Nanaimo

Victor Mema loses 'wrongful dismissal' claim against Nanaimo

Justice Ian Caldwell found that Mema filed portions of his multiple complaint-based action against the City too late, as his “for cause” job termination happened May 14, 2018 but filing was delayed until May 13, 2021.
After an identity theft nightmare, a search for answers

After an identity theft nightmare, a search for answers

A Vancouver man says he was treated in a 'hostile' manner after a high school friend used his name at multiple hospitals.
Opinion: Why B.C. has ended letter grades for students in kindergarten to Grade 9

Opinion: Why B.C. has ended letter grades for students in kindergarten to Grade 9

Parents need to directly hear from teachers and administrators via open houses or parent advisory councils to lift the fog of confusion and concern surrounding this change.
Letter: Is glyphosate really the best we can do?

Letter: Is glyphosate really the best we can do?

'The vigorous nature of knotweed, its disposal, although somewhat pesky and requiring some planning, is not worth poisoning our waterways, our soils, our community. It makes me wonder where else is being contaminated on the Coast to get rid of weeds?'
SCRD borrowing bylaws endorsed for roof renewals and fire truck

SCRD borrowing bylaws endorsed for roof renewals and fire truck

Roof renewal projects at the Gibsons and Area Community Centre and Sechelt Aquatic Centre can proceed as a bylaw to borrow up to $3,456,200 for those purposes was adopted at the July 27, Sunshine Coast Regional District board meeting.
Letter: Protect our trees – leave the leaves

Letter: Protect our trees – leave the leaves

Editor: I wish to make a plea for trees in our parks and streets. In the hotter days of summer, it is almost unbearable on cement parking lots and vast playing fields without trees to bring their cooling shade.

Letter: Perplexing phone booth charges

Letter: Sunshine Coast developments need to B.Y.O.W. – bring your own water

Letter: Sunshine Coast developments need to B.Y.O.W. – bring your own water

'As it is blatantly unethical to continue unbridled development while infrastructure remains so deficient, let’s attach a B.Y.O.W(ater) requirement to all building permits issued until 2035 when – according to the Site B reservoir proposal – we will have adequate water.'