Skip to content

Local News

Wharf Ave upgrades behind schedule, looking at third week of June completion

Wharf Ave upgrades behind schedule, looking at third week of June completion

The sidewalks and parking along Wharf Avenue are changing but the work is taking a little longer than expected because of archaeological requirements.
Read more >
What happens if no candidates declare for rural area elections?: SCRD briefs

What happens if no candidates declare for rural area elections?: SCRD briefs

SCRD briefs: The board was advised at its May 26 meeting that if no candidates step forward for election as a regional district area director, first the nomination period would be extended and if that fails to generate a candidate, the province would 'step in.'
Read more >
Woodfibre LNG presents to SCRD board

Woodfibre LNG presents to SCRD board

Gibsons Mayor Bill Beamish took the opportunity to pitch a hiking path on the Sunshine Coast side of the Sound to Squamish.
Read more >
Letter: What’s the rush with Sechelt's zoning bylaw?

Letter: What’s the rush with Sechelt's zoning bylaw?

'Bylaw 580 is a complex document that has many and varied implications, most of which centre around changing existing zoning of property. It is simply unacceptable that these major changes will be pushed through without extensive and reiterative opportunities for input from all residents of the District of Sechelt. What’s the rush?'
Read more >
Here's how to make a difference on the Sunshine Coast this World Oceans Day

Here's how to make a difference on the Sunshine Coast this World Oceans Day

From a Seabin to herring curtains and eelgrass transplants, these Sunshine Coast initiatives and events are working to restore the marine environment — and you can help, too.
Read more >
Letters: Dissecting the topsy-turvy world of Sechelt short-term rental policy

Letters: Dissecting the topsy-turvy world of Sechelt short-term rental policy

'The negative effects of STRs could be reduced in a number of ways. Limits could be placed on the number of vacation rentals and the size of each unit. Eliminating clusters of STRs would ensure that no resident is dealing with multiple problems. Capping the number of consecutive days or total rental days would provide relief from noise and other issues. Requiring an operator who lives onsite would be highly effective. '
Read more >
Watch for kids on the road to school in coming weeks (and year) on the Sunshine Coast

Watch for kids on the road to school in coming weeks (and year) on the Sunshine Coast

School District 46 is launching its active travel program
Read more >
Someone drilled a hole into the Coast's car sharing truck to steal gas

Someone drilled a hole into the Coast's car sharing truck to steal gas

The Coast Car Co-op's Roberts Creek pick-up has been used three to four times a week since coming into service in February, but it's out of commission for now because someone drilled a hole into its tank to steal gas.
Read more >
Letters: Will there be cots in B.C.’s new museum?

Letters: Will there be cots in B.C.’s new museum?

'While having a new museum could be a boost for tourism and a wonderful resource for B.C. school children and their families, what about those of us who currently have great difficulty accessing reasonable housing? Perhaps we could stay warm by spending our days in the museum. Will there be cots?'
Read more >
New Arts Centre show reveals power of abstraction and experience

New Arts Centre show reveals power of abstraction and experience

Cindy Riach's Journey Towards Abstraction and Agnete Newman's During My Life are at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre until June 18.
Read more >