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Overdose calls in Sechelt have already surpassed last year’s total

Overdose calls in Sechelt have already surpassed last year’s total

No formal events were held on the Sunshine Coast to mark International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31, but the crisis continues to leave its mark on the community. In Sechelt, the number of overdose calls this year has reached 46 as of Aug.
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Vancouver Aquarium to close to public indefinitely due to COVID-19 pandemic

Vancouver Aquarium to close to public indefinitely due to COVID-19 pandemic

The closure will go into effect Sept. 8
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Starbucks Canada to make face masks mandatory

Starbucks Canada to make face masks mandatory

Starbucks Canada announced today that it’s making face masks mandatory for customers wanting to go inside its cafes. Beginning Monday, Sept.
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Squamish Nation archaeologist helps Indigenous communities share their history, their way

Squamish Nation archaeologist helps Indigenous communities share their history, their way

When the Squamish Nation’s Dr. Rudy Reimer began his study of archaeology and cultural history, he was angry, “just like every other Indigenous person.
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Bear swipe at jogger leads to upper Coquitlam Crunch closure

Bear swipe at jogger leads to upper Coquitlam Crunch closure

A sign has been posted and a trap set up after a portion of the trail was closed
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Salish Eagle to cover Powell River/Texada Island route until further notice

Salish Eagle to cover Powell River/Texada Island route until further notice

Mechanical issue with Island Discovery ferry leads to schedule changes
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Extension of Gibsons waterfront path now open

Extension of Gibsons waterfront path now open

A new footbridge is now in place, adding a final link to the waterfront walkway in Gibsons to allow people to go from the Gibsons Marina and Gibsons Public Market to Armours Beach.
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Animal sanctuary struggles with expansion amidst pandemic

Animal sanctuary struggles with expansion amidst pandemic

COVID-19 puts a damper on Kitchensink Rescue Farm’s fundraising efforts
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UPDATE: 'I know that it is scary, but we will get through this': Squamish Nation co-chair

UPDATE: 'I know that it is scary, but we will get through this': Squamish Nation co-chair

19 confirmed COVID-19 cases among members; Nation offices are temporarily closed
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Church Road Well project passes environmental review

Church Road Well project passes environmental review

B.C.’s Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) has given the all-clear to the Sunshine Coast Regional District’s (SCRD) Church Road Well project.
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