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B.C. teachers reporting more stress as staff shortages take toll on education

B.C. teachers reporting more stress as staff shortages take toll on education

More teachers in B.C. are reporting higher stress levels and this may exacerbate an existing teacher shortage should they look to exit the profession, the BC Teachers' Federation reports.
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SCRD maintains June dates for more Chapman water supply

SCRD maintains June dates for more Chapman water supply

As the middle month of 2023 begins, the Sunshine Coast Regional District has not finalized any additional water supply for its Chapman system.
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Adding up the billions of government dollars directed at Canada’s opioid crisis

Adding up the billions of government dollars directed at Canada’s opioid crisis

As overdose deaths climb, Glacier Media audits how much three levels of government have invested in harm reduction, prevention and treatment
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BC Ferries issues one-year ban to driver who boarded without permission

BC Ferries issues one-year ban to driver who boarded without permission

Sunshine Coast RCMP were called to the Langdale ferry terminal after a man threatened staff and drove aggressively
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Active transportation expansion from West Sechelt to West Porpoise Bay starts

Active transportation expansion from West Sechelt to West Porpoise Bay starts

The District of Sechelt's active transportation network expansion broke ground Monday with the help of some enthusiastic youngsters.
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There were toxic drug deaths in nearly all B.C. health areas last year

There were toxic drug deaths in nearly all B.C. health areas last year

The first few months of 2023 had the second-highest number of overdose deaths of all first-quarter periods on record
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Letters: Why was the Gibsons walnut tree not protected?

Letters: Why was the Gibsons walnut tree not protected?

Editor: Re ‘Beloved’ black walnut tree behind Molly’s Reach to be removed’ I am shocked and dismayed that this magnificent landmark tree is to be felled this autumn.
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Many British Columbians believe politicians have poorly handled the opioid crisis, polling finds

Many British Columbians believe politicians have poorly handled the opioid crisis, polling finds

A survey by Research Co. and Glacier Media shows strong support for safe supply, and near unanimity on the seriousness of the issue
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Pregnant people should be especially vigilant when wildfires pollute the air: doctor

Pregnant people should be especially vigilant when wildfires pollute the air: doctor

Smoke from wildfires in parts of Alberta, British Columbia and now Nova Scotia has doctors warning pregnant people to take extra precautions against breathing in toxic particles. Dr.
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A snapshot of the opioid crisis on the lower Sunshine Coast

A snapshot of the opioid crisis on the lower Sunshine Coast

From the future of the overdose prevention site, to safer supply, to shíshálh Nation’s response – here’s just some of how the Coast is coping with the crisis.
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