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Man arrested in Sunshine Coast 'romance scam' that lost a woman $110,000

Man arrested in Sunshine Coast 'romance scam' that lost a woman $110,000

Several other victims were identified over the course of the investigation, say police.
Man faces assault charge after passenger bites B.C. Ferries worker

Man faces assault charge after passenger bites B.C. Ferries worker

The incident began after a deckhand reminded passengers on the vehicle deck that they are required to leave their vehicles during the sailing, said a union spokesman.
Walls going up for the Connor Park Hall

Walls going up for the Connor Park Hall

Also, 10-year occupancy agreement for Halfmoon Bay Community Association at Coopers Green approved
Sechelt landfill lifespan extension to 2032 expected

Sechelt landfill lifespan extension to 2032 expected

Sunshine Coast Regional District says the recently completed contact water pond relocation appears to have extended Sechelt landfill’s lifespan to 2032. That project was envisioned to add four years of operating space, taking the landfill’s life to 2030, but the result is an estimated six years of capacity stretch.  
Future urban planning must consider bears: Sunshine Coast Bear Alliance

Future urban planning must consider bears: Sunshine Coast Bear Alliance

Alliance recently released 'Corridor for Coexistence,' a guide for urban development in areas inhabited by bears.
Towing companies worry about future of EV transport after policy change from B.C. Ferries

Towing companies worry about future of EV transport after policy change from B.C. Ferries

Peninsula Towing owner Don Affleck said the policy will cause a “chain reaction” because there are no disposal locations for EVs or hybrid vehicles on Vancouver Island.
Canada Day Parade draws crowds to downtown Sechelt, July 1

Canada Day Parade draws crowds to downtown Sechelt, July 1

The 11-day syíyaya Days celebration culminated with the parade, followed by activities in Hakett Park.
Powell River mill property sales agreement reached

Powell River mill property sales agreement reached

Domtar and Cranberry Business Park Ltd. come to terms over Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat mill site
Canada Day events on the Sunshine Coast: parades, pancakes and a flyby

Canada Day events on the Sunshine Coast: parades, pancakes and a flyby

In Sechelt, July 1 marks the end of syíyaya Days, an 11-day, community wide celebration of Indigenous culture, which includes Canada Day.
Of a certain age: Writing about Canada Day in a time of reckoning

Of a certain age: Writing about Canada Day in a time of reckoning

This Canada Day, wear that red-and-white and wave that flag -- or don't. That's the joy of freedom.