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Mental health first aid course coming to the Coast

Mental health first aid course coming to the Coast

The training is described as an opportunity to build skills and confidence in discussing mental health challenges. Along with helping people recognize common mental health problems and illnesses, it is designed to increase participants' comfort level in offering help to others.
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West Sechelt rezoning proposal touts 'attainable’ housing

West Sechelt rezoning proposal touts 'attainable’ housing

Proponents hope to lay the foundation for more families to live above-ground
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'No significant growth' from Chapman Lake fire

'No significant growth' from Chapman Lake fire

BCWS confirms that reservoir water will not be used on the fire
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Driver crashes into telephone pole on Sunshine Coast Highway

Driver crashes into telephone pole on Sunshine Coast Highway

The woman in her 30s failed two breath samples at the scene
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Sunshine Coast bears take a load off

Sunshine Coast bears take a load off

A black bear and it's cub take advantage of their neighbours' deck
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Molly’s Reach restaurant has been closed most of the summer – here's what we know

Molly’s Reach restaurant has been closed most of the summer – here's what we know

The famous restaurant site will reopen for two special events as Beachcombers cast and crew return to Gibsons for a 50th anniversary reunion celebration.
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Chapman EFN to remain unreduced as salmon return

Chapman EFN to remain unreduced as salmon return

With salmon already returning to spawn, the Sunshine Coast Regional District does not intend to reduce the amount of water it releases to meet Chapman Creek Environmental Flow Needs (EFN) for the remainder of this year.
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Permanent École du Pacifique site purchased in Sechelt

Permanent École du Pacifique site purchased in Sechelt

The ‘next step’ in creating a school for French speaking students on the Coast
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Emergency preparedness continues in qathet Regional District

Emergency preparedness continues in qathet Regional District

qRD committee of the whole receives report on community evacuation planning
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Trash Bash to hit Pender Harbour and Egmont

Trash Bash to hit Pender Harbour and Egmont

On Sept. 16, the Sunshine Coast Regional District’s tenth Trash Bash will be hosted in the Pender Harbour and Egmont area, with the Pender Harbour Hikers coordinating litter collection along maintained roadways as well as addressing backcountry dumpsites. 
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