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Paramedic Christopher Fell was enjoying a Mother’s Day dinner with his parents at their waterfront home in Sidney on Sunday afternoon when he heard an explosion and cries for help coming from the direction of North Saanich Marina.

BC Ferries is, once again, reminding people to avoid non-essential travel and that it is continuing to operate with reduced passenger capacity and reduced schedules.

Local government leaders outline how they’ll help small businesses

Sechelt council adopted its 2020 budget May 8, after deciding to put off the final vote even though new rules from the province would have allowed it to adopt the budget after holding three readings on May 6.

The District of Sechelt has released a letter from Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) outlining how businesses should prepare for the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. The letter, from VCH deputy chief medical health officer Dr.

One person is dead and two were taken to hospital following an explosion and fire at North Saanich Marina on Sunday afternoon. RCMP Cpl. Chris Manseau confirmed the death Sunday evening. One boat and a fuel dock were destroyed.

Fares will be collected once more on BC Transit buses on the Sunshine Coast starting June 1. Passengers will also be able to board from the front door of the bus once more. The change applies to all buses, including handyDART services.

Sticking to pandemic-mandated rules, only a few technicians were in the audience for a performance by singer-songwriter Michael Friedman on May 9 at the Heritage Playhouse in Gibsons.

Sports-fishing guides would typically be on the waters off Port Renfrew at this time of year to take out clients keen to catch halibut and salmon.

The Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA) and the Land Conservancy of B.C.