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North Island-Powell River MP attends D-Day ceremonies

North Island-Powell River MP attends D-Day ceremonies

Rachel Blaney joins Canadian contingent that travels to France to commemorate 80th anniversary of invasion
Coast food farms receive Stage 4 water restriction exemption to 2028

Coast food farms receive Stage 4 water restriction exemption to 2028

Commercial food-growing farms in the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) will be exempt from Stage 4 water restrictions into 2028 –– or until agricultural water and land use policies are developed and adopted.
Sunshine Coast yearbook recalled for ‘inappropriate, offensive and racist content’

Sunshine Coast yearbook recalled for ‘inappropriate, offensive and racist content’

The mother and aunt of several youth attending Chatelech Secondary School in Sechelt, B.C., is upset by what she describes as offensive and racist comments included in the school’s yearbook, which was distributed last week.
‘Dude Drilling Park’ not to be: Sunshine Coast roadside drill to be removed

‘Dude Drilling Park’ not to be: Sunshine Coast roadside drill to be removed

The six-month saga of the community's roadside attraction to come to an end
Just Ask: Let’s talk about climate change

Just Ask: Let’s talk about climate change

'On June 20, we are hosting Climate Change Talks at the Gibsons Public Market to provide a platform for knowledge sharing and conversation. By attending, you will gain insights into the SCRD’s CCAP, natural building, emergency preparedness, regenerative farming, mental health, VCH’s work on the link between public health and climate mitigation, air quality, and more.'
B.C.'s drought: What exactly are droughts and what causes them?

B.C.'s drought: What exactly are droughts and what causes them?

It's more than just a dry spell that causes a drought — here are some of the factors scientists study in determining when a place is in a state of drought.
CRN marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

CRN marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

The Sunshine Coast Community Response Network (CRN) is a local group whose goal is to create a safety net to prevent the abuse, neglect, and self-neglect of vulnerable adults through public education and a coordinated response by its members, health
Sechelt advances 89-unit Vidorra Developments' apartments

Sechelt advances 89-unit Vidorra Developments' apartments

Third reading for major mixed-use development near highway approved
Sunshine Coast's Pottery Prowl is returning for its third year

Sunshine Coast's Pottery Prowl is returning for its third year

Postgame potluck prompts summer Prowl
Poise and power at dance season closers on the Sunshine Coast

Poise and power at dance season closers on the Sunshine Coast

In a weekend permeated with local dance performances, Sechelt’s Coast Academy of Dance concluded its exuberant year-end revue with onstage fireworks — literally.