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Right now, buying may be cheaper than renting, says real estate data firm

Right now, buying may be cheaper than renting, says real estate data firm

Falling rates mean mortgage payments can beat rents for similar units, says Zonda Urban.
Gibsons council approves second cannabis store rezoning application

Gibsons council approves second cannabis store rezoning application

Second cannabis store in Gibsons gets the green light from council, meeting town criteria and provincial licensing requirements.
Hiker rescued at Skookumchuck Narrows after lower leg injury

Hiker rescued at Skookumchuck Narrows after lower leg injury

Response highlights teamwork of local emergency responders and the importance of being prepared for hiking in remote areas says SCRD communications manager
Hoping to take a ferry this summer? Best to plan ahead, says B.C. Ferries

Hoping to take a ferry this summer? Best to plan ahead, says B.C. Ferries

B.C. Ferries carried a record-breaking nine million passengers over 102,000 trips last summer. With more Canadians travelling locally this year, it’s a trend they expect to continue.
Dozens of agencies fight mock wildfire on Grouse Mountain

Dozens of agencies fight mock wildfire on Grouse Mountain

The exercise is meant to get everyone ready for the terrifying possibility of a real wildfire threatening an urban area of Metro Vancouver
'All of our players are on the ice': BC Ferries braces for record summer

'All of our players are on the ice': BC Ferries braces for record summer

BC Ferries also highlights a new Current Conditions Beta Experience website page, which includes more granular reservation details.
Porpoise Bay Harbour moorage rates on the rise for 2025 and 2026

Porpoise Bay Harbour moorage rates on the rise for 2025 and 2026

Increase would bring the fees more in line with market rates for other marinas in the Lower Sunshine Coast.
Calls for wildlife reform grow after orphaned bear cub tragedy in Whistler

Calls for wildlife reform grow after orphaned bear cub tragedy in Whistler

Public outcry over Conservation Officer Service’s handling of a sow’s death and missing cubs heard by Whistler municipality
Hoys honoured with Community Builder Award

Hoys honoured with Community Builder Award

Sunshine Coast former grocers Susan and Bob Hoy, who announced back in January that they had sold Gibsons IGA after 23 years of owning the franchise, were selected for the award “in recognition of their outstanding community leadership in helping to build a healthy, caring and vibrant community.”
Injunction stops protest over logging of Joe Smith Creek cutblock

Injunction stops protest over logging of Joe Smith Creek cutblock

Oceanview Logging obtains court order to restrain protestors from blocking road access into Joe Smith Creek cutblock