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How Sunshine Coast farms are weathering a drought… again

How Sunshine Coast farms are weathering a drought… again

Two of the area’s organic farms talk water supply and potential solutions as their crops continue to grow
City of Powell River has adequate water, says councillor

City of Powell River has adequate water, says councillor

States of local emergency in effect in Sunshine Coast Regional District, District of Sechelt and shíshálh Nation due to drought
Sunshine Coast governments declare states of local emergency over water crisis

Sunshine Coast governments declare states of local emergency over water crisis

'The declarations are not because there is an imminent threat, they are because we see a threat coming. The threat is that if we don’t act now we might have an issue in two to three weeks and that is what we want to prevent,' says SCRD manager of infrastructure services, Remko Rosenboom.
Rescuers extract distressed couple from Sunshine Coast Trail

Rescuers extract distressed couple from Sunshine Coast Trail

Pair needed to be airlifted and taken to hospital after eating inedible mushrooms
GIbsons director only B.C. nominee up for one of Canada's top theatre awards

GIbsons director only B.C. nominee up for one of Canada's top theatre awards

Sherry Yoon is the sole nominee from B.C. for the national Siminovitch Prize. The artistic director of Vancouver’s Boca Del Lupo theatre company has also worked as a freelance director with organizations like Bard on the Beach and National Arts Centre in Ottawa.
How some B.C. youth can get $600 per month for rent

How some B.C. youth can get $600 per month for rent

B.C.'s rent supplement program meant to avoid homelessness will provide $600 a month to youth transitioning from government care to their first house.
Here's what happened at the last Sechelt council meeting before the 2022 election

Here's what happened at the last Sechelt council meeting before the 2022 election

Councillors adopted Bylaw 580, terminated committees, and thanked staff for their work
How to help on the Sunshine Coast in honour of World Food Day

How to help on the Sunshine Coast in honour of World Food Day

St. Bart’s Food Bank has seen 25 per cent increase in clientele of late
Contractor hired by Woodfibre LNG for final stage of site clean-up

Contractor hired by Woodfibre LNG for final stage of site clean-up

Graham Construction says it will bring benefits to Squamish Nation members and Squamish Residents.
City of Powell River mayor-elect preparing for office

City of Powell River mayor-elect preparing for office

Ron Woznow has plans for activities in his first week as mayor