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Letter: Reframe the universal washroom conversation

Letter: Reframe the universal washroom conversation

'Rather than more hand wringing over the safety of girls and women, I would love to see PAC members (and others digging into this discourse) engaging in initiatives that educate, regulate, and hold accountable boys and men.'
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Several SCRD trail bridges damaged in 2021 storms still closed – and will remain so

Several SCRD trail bridges damaged in 2021 storms still closed – and will remain so

More than two years after a devastating storm damaged regional infrastructure in November 2021, and caused a local state of emergency, some pedestrian bridges in Roberts Creek and Elphinstone remain closed – and will remain so for the rest of this year. 
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Sechelt's financial assets rise to $49.1 million in 2023 audit

Sechelt's financial assets rise to $49.1 million in 2023 audit

In 2023 Sechelt received $36.4 million of funding and revenue – $4 million more than they had budgeted for, in what the municipality’s auditors called a “significant” increase. 
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Letter: Sunshine Coast water action isn’t delayed with the strategic plan

Letter: Sunshine Coast water action isn’t delayed with the strategic plan

'Actions approved in the budget are happening, staff is always busy when it comes to water, and the SCRD board will have an improved long-term plan to put forward very soon.'
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Sunshine Coast weather: An above average day; for rain

Sunshine Coast weather: An above average day; for rain

Weatherhood predicts 20 millimetres (mm) of rain will fall on the Sunshine Coast on May 28.
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New Sunshine Coast society ramps up for Pride Month

New Sunshine Coast society ramps up for Pride Month

'For a small rural community, there is a lot of really strong support': Sunshine Coast Pride Society formalized and is gearing up for June's Pride Month. Events include a full-scale parade and community celebration on June 2.
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After nearly two decades, MLA Simons gives his final address in BC Legislature

After nearly two decades, MLA Simons gives his final address in BC Legislature

Nicholas Simons bids farewell to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, reflecting on a diverse political journey
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'Not a quick win': Gibsons mayor asks for deprioritization of reservoir

'Not a quick win': Gibsons mayor asks for deprioritization of reservoir

SCRD Gibsons director Silas White said he 'found the project highly appealing when first pitched' but that was when the timeline had the reservoir ready by late summer 2024.
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Tree removal fines, abandoned vehicle removal enforcement in Sechelt move forward

Tree removal fines, abandoned vehicle removal enforcement in Sechelt move forward

Proposed amendments in Sechelt allow fines of $1,000 for unauthorized tree removal, do not affect private property
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Firefighters knock down large beach fire at Port Stalashen spit

Firefighters knock down large beach fire at Port Stalashen spit

It was unsafe for firefighters to access the spit at Port Stalashen Sunday evening, so they had to wait until morning to extinguish the fire.
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