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Free supplies for secondary students put on hold until board gets feedback

Free supplies for secondary students put on hold until board gets feedback

School board trustees have walked back a decision to provide school supplies to high school students free of charge, choosing instead to hear from stakeholders first. School District No.
Bears still awake, COS urges year-round attractant management

Bears still awake, COS urges year-round attractant management

The BC Conservation Officer Service (COS) is reminding people that, despite the colder weather, bears remain very active on the Sunshine Coast and residents need to be careful about attractants.
Sechelt man takes home Rotary calendar grand prize

Sechelt man takes home Rotary calendar grand prize

Shaymas Brown was on his way to the lottery kiosk at Trail Bay Centre in Sechelt “to play the numbers” when he was diverted from his mission by a Rotary Club member selling Sunshine Coast cash calendars.
Shíshálh Nation council candidates acclaimed

Shíshálh Nation council candidates acclaimed

Shíshálh Nation members will be heading into the Feb. 15 election for chief already knowing who will sit on council, after a withdrawal from the race led to the four remaining candidates being acclaimed.
UPDATE: Residential assessments down on Sunshine Coast

UPDATE: Residential assessments down on Sunshine Coast

Pender Harbour sees modest increases
New Year’s baby a special delivery

New Year’s baby a special delivery

Baby boy born on front porch in Roberts Creek
Hospital over capacity again in 2018-19

Hospital over capacity again in 2018-19

Shortage of long-term care beds a major factor
Secret Santa expands to year-round crisis relief

Secret Santa expands to year-round crisis relief

Sunshine Coast Secret Santa is expanding into a year-round crisis outreach organization. Board members decided to move ahead with the change at their Jan.
Flags to be lowered to honour Mike Shanks

Flags to be lowered to honour Mike Shanks

Tribute for longtime councillor set for Saturday afternoon
Motor home stolen in Garden Bay

Motor home stolen in Garden Bay

A 1980 Frontier motor home has been stolen from a property on Mixal Heights in Garden Bay. The incident was reported to Sunshine Coast RCMP on Jan. 6.