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Fire risk delays EW24 logging

Fire risk delays EW24 logging

Logging of cutblock EW24, behind Sechelt Airport in ts’ukw’um, is on hold until the fire risk posed by dry conditions in the area abates. At a September
B.C. COVID-19 deaths follow global downward trend

B.C. COVID-19 deaths follow global downward trend

B.C.'s 16 such deaths is the fewest since B.C. launched weekly data updates in April
UBCM: Safety regulations sought for those forced to live in RVs

UBCM: Safety regulations sought for those forced to live in RVs

Changes are being sought for the B.C. Building Code, Motor Vehicle Act and Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act to keep those living in RVs safe and healthy.
BC Ferries cancels two Langdale sailings Thursday

BC Ferries cancels two Langdale sailings Thursday

BC Ferries announced it does not have the crew availability needed on the Queen of Alberni
Here's what's planned for the Sunshine Coast's 2022 Art Crawl

Here's what's planned for the Sunshine Coast's 2022 Art Crawl

The Coast Cultural Alliance this week released promotional materials for the popular free event, which will feature 169 studio and gallery destinations from Langdale to Earls Cove during the weekend of Oct. 21 to 23. 
'Wrong direction': Feds called out for approving 3 B.C. fish farm expansions

'Wrong direction': Feds called out for approving 3 B.C. fish farm expansions

Tofino-based Clayoquot Action says the expansions are in direct conflict with a federal promise to transition from open-net pen salmon farming.
Two SCRD areas to elect new directors

Two SCRD areas to elect new directors

Area B, Halfmoon Bay and Area D, Roberts Creek will be the only Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) jurisdictions where ballots will be cast for area director in the Oct 15 local government elections.
Sechelt to contribute $10,000 to syíyaya Reconciliation Movement

Sechelt to contribute $10,000 to syíyaya Reconciliation Movement

Those projects include the Reconciliation Crosswalk Project, the Healing Regalia Project and the Reconciliation Pole Project
Canadian pandemic homebuyers have zero regrets, survey shows

Canadian pandemic homebuyers have zero regrets, survey shows

Buying a home in the middle of the pandemic may not seem wise, but the Canadians who did it are still happy about their decision.
Plan to create vast B.C. network of protected ocean opens to public

Plan to create vast B.C. network of protected ocean opens to public

The marine protected area network would stretch from Campbell River on Vancouver Island to the Alaskan border. But first, it must pass a public engagement phase.