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Coastal firefighters receiving local FireSmart representative training

Coastal firefighters receiving local FireSmart representative training

How the ever-advancing wildfire science is coming to the Coast
Frank O'Brien (1949-2023)

Frank O'Brien (1949-2023)

Western Investor editor was a spirited and prolific writer about B.C. real estate.
Letters: LED headlights are too bright on Highway 101

Letters: LED headlights are too bright on Highway 101

'Many vehicles these days have really bright, white LED lights that make driving on our dark, little rural “highway” a very unpleasant and potentially dangerous experience for oncoming traffic.'
Sechelt presentation digs into Salish knowledge of the stars

Sechelt presentation digs into Salish knowledge of the stars

The names have changed, but the constellations and their importance to humans have always been there. Hear about Salish perceptions of the stars in Dr. Shandin Pete’s presentation Friday.
shíshálh Nation byelection set for February

shíshálh Nation byelection set for February

Postponed byelection rescheduled
Few cuts to SCRD’s 2024 budget at Round 1

Few cuts to SCRD’s 2024 budget at Round 1

If all new asks proceed and existing commitments go unreduced, that local government’s draw from area property taxpayers could rise about 18.16 per cent.
EAO approves FortisBC Squamish work camp size increase for Eagle Mountain Pipeline

EAO approves FortisBC Squamish work camp size increase for Eagle Mountain Pipeline

The Environmental Assessment Office says this change allows for all workers to reside at the camp to help reduce negative impacts on Squamish.
Gibsons library puts its stamp on community enrichment

Gibsons library puts its stamp on community enrichment

Gibsons library diversifies with new offerings
VCH issues drug alert for Sechelt

VCH issues drug alert for Sechelt

Dark orange pebbles from Sechelt tested positive for fentanyl, xylazine and benzos
‘Tis the season of giving: Blackfish Pub hosts its Toy Drive on Dec. 13

‘Tis the season of giving: Blackfish Pub hosts its Toy Drive on Dec. 13

The donations will go toward the Sunshine Coast Secret Santa Group’s mission to help families in need