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Debit cards will be accepted for ferry fares by end of month

BC Ferries customers will soon be able to use debit cards to pay for fares at vehicle and foot passenger ticket booths.

Mar 2, 2020 2:14 PM Read more >

Gibsons to hold dialogue on wildfire issues March 10

The Town of Gibsons is launching its FireSmart community education program on March 10. Mayor Bill Beamish announced at the Feb.

Mar 2, 2020 2:12 PM Read more >

SCRD to consult advisory planning commissions on name change proposals

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) board will wait to hear from its advisory planning commissions (APCs) in Pender Harbour and Roberts Creek before responding to proposals to give Madeira Park and Wilson Creek new official names.

Mar 2, 2020 10:17 AM Read more >

Archeological investigation on Trail Avenue continues

The District of Sechelt says 54 test pits have now been dug after the discovery Feb. 7 of possible archeological artifacts during work to install a storm sewer line on Trail Avenue. Work was halted immediately after the discovery.

Mar 2, 2020 10:00 AM Read more >

Opinion: Health ministry denies blame for neglect at care homes

A lot of people with relatives in care homes will be hoping the provincial government’s stance in a lawsuit is just tactical wrangling, not health policy. As the B.C.

Mar 2, 2020 9:59 AM Read more >

No injuries reported after vehicle hits Wilson Creek business

Sunshine Coast RCMP say they’re still investigating after a vehicle slammed into the front of the Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy in Wilson Creek. The incident happened around 12:45 Friday afternoon.

Feb 28, 2020 3:19 PM Read more >

PTB approves Sunshine Coast ride-hailing application

With the Passenger Transportation Board’s (PTB) approval of an application submitted by Coastal Rides, ride hailing is a definitive step closer to arriving on the Sunshine Coast.

Feb 28, 2020 2:36 PM Read more >

Coast Reporter Radio: An update on harm reduction efforts on the Coast

Podcast

Feb 28, 2020 1:57 PM Read more >

Health officer invited to speak at SCRD about COVID-19

Medical Health Officer Geoff McKee has been invited to speak at the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) about COVID-19, previously known as 2019 nCov or “novel coronavirus.

Feb 28, 2020 12:27 PM Read more >

Sechelt council continues review of operating budget

Early proposals include a crime prevention coordinator and a tax for affordable housing

Feb 28, 2020 12:23 PM Read more >

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