Local News

The Sunshine Coast conservation officer service is tracking a series of cougar sightings in the Welcome Woods area of Halfmoon Bay.

The District of Sechelt and the company building a $25-million wastewater treatment plant on Ebbtide Street held a short-notice meeting Wednesday evening to answer residents' concerns about vibrations, noise and other construction issues.

Thanks to high water levels in Chapman Lake, stage one watering restrictions remain in effect for the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) water system, Bryan Shoji, the SCRD's general manager of infrastructure services, said Wednesday.

Striking District of Sechelt workers represented by the B.C. Government and Service Employees Union (BCGEU) and the District of Sechelt are still in negotiations with the hopes of reaching an agreement soon.

A tentative agreement has been reached between the District of Sechelt and its striking workers represented by the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU). The agreement follows three days of bargaining with the assistance of a mediator.

The shíshálh First Nation is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved and respected leaders and advocates in education, culture and language.

A Gibsons woman is trying to raise community support in her battle with B.C.'s assessment authority over its decision to levy property taxes on her houseboat.

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for July 2 to 5: Between June 20 and 30, a thief stole a 17-foot long mahogany wood kayak from a beach trailoff Lower Road inRoberts Creek.

BC Ferries has a zero tolerance policy for passengers drinking alcohol or using drugs on its ships or terminals. Over the Canada Day long weekend the ferry corporation dealt with seven different incidents of passengers under the influence.

In partnership with WildSafeBC, the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is sponsoring a workshop for residents interested in the proper use of electric fences to protect agricultural crops and livestock from wildlife predators.