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Powell River mayor hosts public forum

Powell River mayor hosts public forum

Session attracts 200 people to ask questions and provide statements regarding a variety of civic issues
Stunning photos of 'the green comet' captured from the Sunshine Coast

Stunning photos of 'the green comet' captured from the Sunshine Coast

But this comet, which is making its first pass by us in more than 50,000 years, won't look so spectacular to the naked eye. Here's why it's still really, really neat.
Gibsons & District fire department welcomes 10 new recruits

Gibsons & District fire department welcomes 10 new recruits

The department is back up to a full complement of 46 members, including 10 new recruits.
Security and safety program endorsed for Sechelt

Security and safety program endorsed for Sechelt

The newly formed Community Safety Task Force makes its first report to District of Sechelt council and asks for a community hub program, among other things
Viral photo of stranger helping woman shows the 'spirit of the Sunshine Coast'

Viral photo of stranger helping woman shows the 'spirit of the Sunshine Coast'

“It’s free to be kind,” says Desiree Lynn.
Updated: Langdale, Nanaimo Monday evening ferry sailings reinstated

Updated: Langdale, Nanaimo Monday evening ferry sailings reinstated

All Monday evening sailings have been reinstated.
Letters: Lack of lines on Redrooffs Road is a hazard

Letters: Lack of lines on Redrooffs Road is a hazard

'Redrooffs Road is the mainly unlit major route in and out of the Halfmoon Bay neighborhood except for the odd junction. At night and especially in the rain the road becomes quite hazardous partially due to narrow shoulders and faded lines.'
Mayor White heads up Regional Hospital board for 2023

Mayor White heads up Regional Hospital board for 2023

On March 23, that group is scheduled to assemble to consider adoption of the 2023 budget and the bylaw that would set the rates for property taxes to be collected in all SCRD areas to pay for that approved spending plan.
Sunshine Coast high school wrestlers perform phenomenally

Sunshine Coast high school wrestlers perform phenomenally

Congratulations to the Sunshine Coast wrestlers who performed phenomenally at the North Shore Championships and the Western Canada Championships!
Church Road Well Field ready for final testing

Church Road Well Field ready for final testing

Starting Jan. 24, there will be commissioning activities within the site’s water treatment plant that will consist of running various components, including the wells. We are testing out all the mechanical and electrical processes,” according to the SCRD's Aidan Buckley.