Local News

Campfire bans in place in Pender Harbour and Sechelt

Sunshine Coast RCMP say a 47-year-old man died at Ruby Lake June 30 after suffering some sort of medical distress while out kayaking. The incident happened just before 7 p.m. near one of the small islands in the lake close to the Ruby Lake Resort.

Ferry workers launch anti-abuse campaign

The top staff position will soon be up for grabs at the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD). Interim CAO Angie Legault is leaving the SCRD to assume the role of corporate officer at the Cowichan Valley Regional District on Vancouver Island.

Those seeking bus service between Powell River, the lower Sunshine Coast and Vancouver will need to find another mode of transport come September.

A man who allegedly threatened a pedestrian with a flare gun wrapped in electrical tape was taken into custody and then to the hospital for assessment last Friday.

Details on land transfers in benefit agreement related to Woodfibre LNG emerge

Areas near Skookumchuck and Suncoaster Trail could be harvested this fall

Matt Treit has been hired as the Sunshine Coast Regional District’s (SCRD) manager of protective services with an expected start date of Aug. 6. Treit will be the first person to occupy this role, which replaces the emergency coordinator position.

On Saturday, June 22, the Sunshine Coast Electric Vehicle Association (SCEVA) held their inaugural meeting with 10 different EV models in attendance.