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What does the Green Party deal with the NDP mean for Squamish?

What does the Green Party deal with the NDP mean for Squamish?

Regional transit in 2025, but no cancellation of Woodfibre LNG. 
Gibsons Paddle Club can remain at Porpoise Bay through 2025

Gibsons Paddle Club can remain at Porpoise Bay through 2025

Sechelt chapter of the club has been displaced several times in its search for a permanent home.
B.C. small business confidence among lowest in Canada, says report

B.C. small business confidence among lowest in Canada, says report

Provincial levies, payroll requirements and crime among reasons for bleak outlooks
SCRD's 2025 mock volumetric water billing plan okayed

SCRD's 2025 mock volumetric water billing plan okayed

Clients served by the Sunshine Coast Regional District’s North and South Pender water systems are to receive a mock volumetric billing along with their regular water rate invoice next spring.
A fall investment forum part of new regional Chamber of Commerce requests

A fall investment forum part of new regional Chamber of Commerce requests

The Sunshine Coast Chamber of Commerce presented a four-part 2025 request to the regional district board at its Dec. 12 meeting.
Regional bylaws enacted, fees going up in 2025

Regional bylaws enacted, fees going up in 2025

2024's last scheduled meeting for the Sunshine Coast Regional District board held Dec. 12, saw elected officials go from first reading to adoption on one new bylaw and amendments to 10 others.
Group investigates centrally located farmers' market in qathet

Group investigates centrally located farmers' market in qathet

Powell River Farmers' Market will continue operating as usual
How to stay updated on the 2025 SCRD budget

How to stay updated on the 2025 SCRD budget

Groups looking for a presentation on the Sunshine Coast Regional District’s 2025 budget can contact their area director and request one in the coming months.
RCMP incidents: Two purse snatchings in two days on the Coast

RCMP incidents: Two purse snatchings in two days on the Coast

Purses were stolen from carts while distracted shoppers were loading their vehicles.
Tourism group elects new members representing qathet to board

Tourism group elects new members representing qathet to board

Christine Hollmann still president, Gary Shilling newly elected; both represent northern Sunshine Coast