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Gibsons councillors vote to adopt UNDRIP as ‘framework for reconciliation’

Gibsons councillors vote to adopt UNDRIP as ‘framework for reconciliation’

Council looks to change street-naming policy to Indigenous history
Gibsons-based group receives $10,000 in anti-racism funding

Gibsons-based group receives $10,000 in anti-racism funding

Organization to use funds for program combatting anti-Black racism
Most rural SCRD residents in favour of curbside recycling

Most rural SCRD residents in favour of curbside recycling

Recent survey received 1,704 responses from rural areas
COVID-19 claims 18 lives since Friday

COVID-19 claims 18 lives since Friday

More than 3,000 new infections since Friday
Repairs to Chapman Creek water mains completed

Repairs to Chapman Creek water mains completed

Sunshine Coast’s primary water supply has been stabilized after 2020 landslide
Seniors palliative care, technology programs receive federal funding

Seniors palliative care, technology programs receive federal funding

Two Sunshine Coast organizations are benefitting from federal funding through the New Horizons for Seniors Program.
Arts organizations receive provincial grants for 2021 events

Arts organizations receive provincial grants for 2021 events

Driftwood Players, Rogue Arts Festival receive $5,000 each
Sechelt eyes implementing short-term rental bylaw by year’s end

Sechelt eyes implementing short-term rental bylaw by year’s end

Councillor says issue is too urgent to wait for zoning bylaw review
B.C. has highest two-day total of new COVID-19 cases: 2,555

B.C. has highest two-day total of new COVID-19 cases: 2,555

B.C. has 9,574 people actively infected with COVID-19 – the highest number since December 21.
Bear activity on the rise

Bear activity on the rise

In the past week, Sunshine Coast conservation officers have responded to multiple reports of bear activity as the wild animals wake up from their seasonal slumber.