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Indigenous arts mastery program commences on Sunshine Coast

Indigenous arts mastery program commences on Sunshine Coast

Wood carving, jewellery carving, and plant medicine courses included in two-year program.
Race for Sea to Sky’s federal Conservative nomination heats up

Race for Sea to Sky’s federal Conservative nomination heats up

Whistlerite Keith Roy and West Van’s Marcus Wong campaigning to represent Tories in Canada’s 45th election
Personal preparedness key in emergency evacuation planning: SCRD

Personal preparedness key in emergency evacuation planning: SCRD

If you ask your Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) director about emergency evacuation plans for the Coast, be prepared to answer their first question: 'Have you signed up for Voyent Alert?'
Why was that navy ship in Howe Sound near Squamish?

Why was that navy ship in Howe Sound near Squamish?

Canadian naval ship prepares crew in local waters.
Residents share concerns about applications along Lower Gibsons Way

Residents share concerns about applications along Lower Gibsons Way

32 members of the public attended the Sept. 12 community dialogue 
Safety upgrades for three Sunshine Coast regional dams proceeding

Safety upgrades for three Sunshine Coast regional dams proceeding

The Chapman, Edwards and McNeill Lake dams haven’t been in compliance with provincial safety requirements since 2020. $1.4 million in upgrades are to happen over the next two years.
Food crop watering exemption welcomed by near-exhausted local farmers

Food crop watering exemption welcomed by near-exhausted local farmers

Along with poor crop yields due to compromised winter cover crops, this year's uncertainties around water use exemptions meant late crops weren’t planted and a portion of what could have been a productive fall growing season was lost, according to Sunshine Coast Farmers Institute president.
shíshálh Nation announces upcoming by-election

shíshálh Nation announces upcoming by-election

A nomination meeting is set for Oct. 4 and the ballots will be cast Nov. 18.
Good Birding: Introduction to the Tet: Part II

Good Birding: Introduction to the Tet: Part II

Recording species in the Mt. Steele area
How emergencies are costing SCRD dollars and staff health

How emergencies are costing SCRD dollars and staff health

On Sept. 14, Sunshine Coast Regional District directors heard how 10 emergency situations in three years stressed that local government’s finances and staff.