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Man dies after falling into river at BC Ferries Richmond facility

Man dies after falling into river at BC Ferries Richmond facility

A man died Friday after falling into the river at BC Ferries’ Richmond maintenance facility. The man was working at the Fleet Maintenance Unit on Rice Mill Road, just west of the George Massey Tunnel, when he fell into the Fraser River.
Ministry releases statement on BCUC expanding fuel price transparency

Ministry releases statement on BCUC expanding fuel price transparency

Utilities commission is looking into why people in Powell River are paying more for gasoline, says energy minister Bruce Ralston
More than $85,000 raised for food banks

More than $85,000 raised for food banks

A virtual food bank held in April and May brought in more than $85,000 for four food banks on the Sunshine Coast to meet increased demand during the COVID-19 crisis.
Secret Cove Heights advances to second reading amid opposition

Secret Cove Heights advances to second reading amid opposition

Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) directors remain divided over a proposed development in Halfmoon Bay above the highway meant to make it easier to blend business, farming and rural living.
RCMP report significant increase in B&Es in Sechelt in 2020

RCMP report significant increase in B&Es in Sechelt in 2020

District hopes to continue Business Watch under new name
Date set for second public hearing for short-term rentals

Date set for second public hearing for short-term rentals

A second public hearing has been scheduled to address short-term rentals in the rural areas of the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD).
Coast Reporter Radio: A rally against racism, the premier on ferries, and how to say xwilkway

Coast Reporter Radio: A rally against racism, the premier on ferries, and how to say xwilkway

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Tourism group launches ‘Coast Love’ campaign aimed at locals

Tourism group launches ‘Coast Love’ campaign aimed at locals

Sunshine Coast Tourism (SCT) is preparing to reopen the Visitor Information Centres in Sechelt and Gibsons and has launched a campaign to encourage Coasters to explore their own backyards as the province begins to move towards the next phase of the g
Tug sinking caused by girding, says report

Tug sinking caused by girding, says report

A lack of oversight for small tugs has been highglighted in a report on the sinking of the Sheena M near Langdale last October.
BC Ferries says COVID erased what could have been one of its strongest fiscal years

BC Ferries says COVID erased what could have been one of its strongest fiscal years

BC Ferries president Mark Collins says the company was on track for one of its strongest performances in the fiscal year that ended March 31, but the final two weeks saw the beginning of an unprecedented drop in vehicle and passenger traffic and reve