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Share input, show locations of interest in SCRD OCP questionnaire

Share input, show locations of interest in SCRD OCP questionnaire

The survey is part of the OCP renewal project’s Round 1 of community engagement, which will also include outreach events in the community through mid-2025.
New housing starts, for coastal bears

New housing starts, for coastal bears

The large, old trees that black bears need to survive the wet, cool conditions in coastal BC are often lost during forest harvest operations: Artemis Wildlife Consultants
Contract with Chinese shipyard includes protections: B.C. Ferries CEO

Contract with Chinese shipyard includes protections: B.C. Ferries CEO

The contract ties most of the payment to delivery and includes refund guarantees and fixed-price terms that go beyond a regular ship-order contract, says Nicolas Jimenez.
qathet-based beekeeper getting her groove and hives back

qathet-based beekeeper getting her groove and hives back

Running an apiary can be both magical and challenging, says beemaster
Gibsons council advances arcade bylaw amendment

Gibsons council advances arcade bylaw amendment

Provincial review looms as a potential roadblock to the new bylaw
Gibsons aims to plant 2,200 trees by 2045 as part of urban forest plan

Gibsons aims to plant 2,200 trees by 2045 as part of urban forest plan

Town also discussing strengthening tree protection measures on private property, perhaps allowing flexibility in parking and setback requirements to preserve mature trees
Dry, hot conditions arrive in qathet region

Dry, hot conditions arrive in qathet region

Garden tours, beach time and camping kick-off unofficial start to summer
Slow Food Cycle Sunday returns to Gibsons for third year

Slow Food Cycle Sunday returns to Gibsons for third year

Join the Sunshine Coast's Slow Food Cycle on July 27, a scenic ride exploring local farms and food producers with over 500 cyclists
qathet Pride Society excited about roster of events

qathet Pride Society excited about roster of events

Community swim, parade, celebration in the park and plenty more upcoming
Kisses and Kicks: Kicks for panel destruction, kisses for finding lost keys

Kisses and Kicks: Kicks for panel destruction, kisses for finding lost keys

Here are the good deeds (and not so good deeds) that happened in our Coast community this week!