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‘Bark alerts’ and obedience: SAR pups coming to Coast for training session

‘Bark alerts’ and obedience: SAR pups coming to Coast for training session

Several ground search and rescue (SAR) dogs and their handlers from across B.C. will be testing their mettle this Saturday in Wilson Creek.
Weaver ‘enthusiastic’ about Green candidate Dana Taylor

Weaver ‘enthusiastic’ about Green candidate Dana Taylor

With Liberal MP Pamela Goldsmith-Jones’s decision not to run for re-election this fall, the West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country riding won’t have an incumbent, which could “open the door” for the Greens, according to BC Green Party leade
Dozens of business associations step back from WorkSafeBC review

Dozens of business associations step back from WorkSafeBC review

Organizations say they have lost confidence that the review can be conducted in an ‘independent, impartial and balanced matter’
Wayward bird knocks out power in downtown Sechelt

Wayward bird knocks out power in downtown Sechelt

Nearly 800 BC Hydro customers in downtown Sechelt were without power for just over an hour Monday afternoon. The outage, which Hydro said was caused by a “bird contacting our wires,” happened around 1:15 p.m.
Goldsmith-Jones supports Trudeau on SNC-Lavalin

Goldsmith-Jones supports Trudeau on SNC-Lavalin

Liberal candidate for riding could be named ‘within 10 days’
Wanted man arrested near Chapman Creek Falls

Wanted man arrested near Chapman Creek Falls

A man wanted on a warrant was arrested near Chapman Creek Falls Thursday night, Aug. 15.
Leave the seal pups alone, rescue centre warns

Leave the seal pups alone, rescue centre warns

Increase in human interference cases involving harbour seal pups
Sea to Sky Gondola hopes to reopen in spring 2020

Sea to Sky Gondola hopes to reopen in spring 2020

While exact timelines are unknown, the Sea to Sky Gondola says it’s hoping to reopen next spring.
New sign installed for Phare Lake

New sign installed for Phare Lake

Volunteers have finished installing a new commemorative sign in the parking area for the trails around Phare Lake northwest of Sechelt.
Conservation Officer Service: Property inspections planned

Conservation Officer Service: Property inspections planned

Members of the Conservation Officer Service (COS) are planning to conduct random property inspections in an effort to reduce wildlife conflicts as bears head into denning season.