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Aquifer water now flowing in Gibsons Zone 3

Aquifer water now flowing in Gibsons Zone 3

Zone 3 of the Gibsons water system is no longer drawing from the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) supply. A new $1.
Pratt defends motion to review Coopers Green Hall project

Pratt defends motion to review Coopers Green Hall project

Halfmoon Bay director and Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) chair Lori Pratt took a moment during last week’s board meeting to defend directors’ decision to review the Coopers Green Hall replacement project following an announcement the distric
‘Acute’ Stage 3 water restrictions set to hit Aug. 8

‘Acute’ Stage 3 water restrictions set to hit Aug. 8

Residents south of Pender Harbour on the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) water system will have to further restrict their water use starting Saturday, Aug. 8.
Homeless count shows 47% increase since 2018

Homeless count shows 47% increase since 2018

The homeless count conducted in Sechelt, Gibsons and Roberts Creek in early March found 84 people living in shelters, “couch surfing,” or living outdoors in the area – up from the 57 people identified in a 2018 count.
Province cancels resident priority for BC Ferries

Province cancels resident priority for BC Ferries

New order gives priority to medical-assured loading passengers
SCRD adds Sechelt pool to list of facilities to reopen in September

SCRD adds Sechelt pool to list of facilities to reopen in September

Directors bit the bullet and committed to reopening most Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) recreation facilities in September, at the predicted cost of a five per cent tax hike next year.
Nurses, doctors make the cut for youth

Nurses, doctors make the cut for youth

Seven Sechelt Hospital nurses and doctors went under the razor on July 29 to raise money to support youth on the Sunshine Coast.
Trees under scrutiny in Gibsons

Trees under scrutiny in Gibsons

Public hearing on tree bylaw set for Sept. 14
Sechelt on track to sign on to social procurement initiative

Sechelt on track to sign on to social procurement initiative

Councillors in Sechelt are recommending the district join the Coastal Communities Social Procurement Initiative (CCSPI), which already includes Gibsons and the Sunshine Coast Regional District among the 14 local governments taking part.
qathet regional emergency operations centre issues warning

qathet regional emergency operations centre issues warning

Safe behaviours urged over long weekend