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Over 4,800 kilograms of illegally dumped waste collected in Trash Bash

Over 4,800 kilograms of illegally dumped waste collected in Trash Bash

Community volunteers clean sites from Pender Harbour to Egmont, removing wood waste, tires, electronic waste and more
Trailers stolen in Chilliwack, Halfmoon Bay recovered

Trailers stolen in Chilliwack, Halfmoon Bay recovered

One arrest made as stolen trailers found with tools inside
Sechelt Shelter to reopen this month after repairs

Sechelt Shelter to reopen this month after repairs

'It will be a much nicer place for people to return to than when they left,' associate director Mandy Hardwick said. 
Rainfall, wind warnings hit parts of coastal B.C.

Rainfall, wind warnings hit parts of coastal B.C.

Environment Canada issues rainfall and wind warnings for coastal British Columbia as a robust Pacific storm brings in moisture from Typhoon Bolaven.
New options for Halfmoon Bay Fire Hall #2 requested

New options for Halfmoon Bay Fire Hall #2 requested

A plan to replace Fire Hall #2 on its current site was launched in 2021 but if board approves the committee recommendations, the plan will be canceled as alternate sites and development models are considered.
70 years and a promise kept: Longtime Keats Islanders celebrate Platinum anniversary

70 years and a promise kept: Longtime Keats Islanders celebrate Platinum anniversary

'Someday, I'll build you a cottage on Keats Island' Don Benson promised his girlfriend in 1950.
Indigenous law and conversations across generations: ElderCollege presents free lecture

Indigenous law and conversations across generations: ElderCollege presents free lecture

Sunshine Coast ElderCollege presents a free lecture open to all ages: “Indigenous Law and Conversations Across Generations” with Dr. Val Napoleon.
Tetrahedron Provincial Park's Mt. Steele Cabin and outhouse get some TLC

Tetrahedron Provincial Park's Mt. Steele Cabin and outhouse get some TLC

Volunteers spent a week at the Tetrahedron Outdoor Club's highest-elevation cabin to do some much-needed repairs and replacements last summer, including installing a fancy new outhouse.
Connor Park hall project enters design phase

Connor Park hall project enters design phase

A project timeline cites a “design presentation to local community at a public event” will cap off a 12 week schematic design phase that starts in November. With that timing, the public reveal would be ready for early 2024.
Replacement comms tower at Chapman water treatment plant a go

Replacement comms tower at Chapman water treatment plant a go

The replacement of the tower which supports antennas and radio equipment for the 911 system and other uses in the Sechelt area will be 45 rather than 35 metres tall.