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Sechelt Q1 report highlights ongoing and completed work priorities

Sechelt Q1 report highlights ongoing and completed work priorities

The Q1 report includes updates on everything from the arts to the environment, communications to pickleball.
Pender Harbour town hall updated on DRIPA court challenge

Pender Harbour town hall updated on DRIPA court challenge

Close to 200 people attended the Pender Harbour and Area Residents Association (PHARA) April 30 community update session at the area’s community hall.
shíshálh Nation receives $3.2M for water meters

shíshálh Nation receives $3.2M for water meters

Province is funding 550 automated water meters for the nation
Electric ferry charge barge design ready for potential 2026 construction

Electric ferry charge barge design ready for potential 2026 construction

Electric passenger ferry service to Gibsons, Bowen Island and Vancouver expects to start formal permitting for the Gibsons charge barge later this year and construction next year, says the Greenline Ferries CEO.
Watch: Injured dolphin dies despite rescue efforts off North Vancouver shore

Watch: Injured dolphin dies despite rescue efforts off North Vancouver shore

Rescuers from Vancouver Aquarium tried to stabilize the animal, who appeared to have wounds from an orca attack.
Queen of Surrey suffered electrical issue first day back in service

Queen of Surrey suffered electrical issue first day back in service

While the vessel wasn't pulled from Route 3, between the Sunshine Coast and Horseshoe Bay, the problem did cause delays.
Return to Pebbles Beach: Gibsons beach reopens

Return to Pebbles Beach: Gibsons beach reopens

'This is a truly treasured park for the residents of Gibsons, and it’s been a long time coming'
SCRD briefs: Coopers Green toilets, transit, child care and chemical storage

SCRD briefs: Coopers Green toilets, transit, child care and chemical storage

Highlights from the April 24 Sunshine Coast Regional District board meeting. 
Gibsons RCMP Q1 report highlights increase in theft from vehicles and importance of community vigilance

Gibsons RCMP Q1 report highlights increase in theft from vehicles and importance of community vigilance

Strengthened relationship with Restorative Justice Program also highlighted
Boat fires on land, in a snowstorm, number among Q1 Gibsons fire calls

Boat fires on land, in a snowstorm, number among Q1 Gibsons fire calls

GDVFD members also raised $14,836 for the BC Lung Foundation’s ‘Climb the Wall’ fundraiser