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Obituary: Sheila J. Poulsen

Obituary: Sheila J. Poulsen

'Mom was up for anything, whether it was painting a fence, getting new chickens or late-night hockey games, she was always there.'
Green Party nominee Chris Hergesheimer says poverty is a key issue

Green Party nominee Chris Hergesheimer says poverty is a key issue

Hergesheimer says a need for food security, affordable housing and transportation are also at the top of his (personal) party platform.
BC Conservative leader says bail reform needed for repeat offenders during visit to the Coast

BC Conservative leader says bail reform needed for repeat offenders during visit to the Coast

John Rustad also wants to end decriminalization of drugs and safe-injection sites he told Coast Reporter during a visit to the Sunshine Coast Sept. 12
Harbour Air suspends Sechelt to Vancouver flights starting Oct. 8

Harbour Air suspends Sechelt to Vancouver flights starting Oct. 8

Harbour Air will be laying off staff and curtailing some services to Sechelt float plane base as well as other locations.
Watch: Rescue team frees tangled humpback whale in B.C.

Watch: Rescue team frees tangled humpback whale in B.C.

The disentanglement took over 50 rope cuts to free the whale of gear and floats.
Coast to welcome four new doctors this fall

Coast to welcome four new doctors this fall

Accelerated recruitment efforts over the past months saw four physicians choosing to practice in our area.
Truck parade to honour driver Lorne Watson takes place Sept. 14

Truck parade to honour driver Lorne Watson takes place Sept. 14

Truckers invited to take part in drive from Sechelt to Gibsons this Saturday, to remember popular driver, who passed away in August.
Gig work pay changes to impact Coastal Rides’ management more than its fares

Gig work pay changes to impact Coastal Rides’ management more than its fares

As Coastal Rides was already paying drivers at least $20.88 per engaged hour, minimum compensation rate changes introduced effective Sept. 3 by the province won’t mean a major change to ride rates.
Sechelt mayor and council at odds over proposed safety program

Sechelt mayor and council at odds over proposed safety program

Sechelt council denied Mayor John Henderson's proposal to create a community safety officer program.
Obituary: Sara Ann Gerring (Aitken)

Obituary:  Sara Ann Gerring (Aitken)

June 29, 1944- August 28, 2024