Local News

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) has issued a water quality advisory for the South Pender Harbour water system. According to the advisory from the SCRD, high turbidity levels have been detected in the drinking water supply.

After serving three years as the Sunshine Coast Teachers' Association (SCTA) president, Denis Fafard has decided not to run again choosing to let others carry on teacher advocacy.

A Garden Bay man is facing up to 20 years in prison after being convicted of wire and mail fraud and theft in a Washington state courtroom.

A potentially dangerous beach fire last Monday (June 29) in Roberts Creek has spurred residents to press local authorities to step up fire protection and monitoring. Steve Mitten was awakened that night by a neighbour shouting, "Fire.

Curbside recycling in the rural areas of the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) has been postponed until the board can get a clearer idea of the demand for the service.

A new float could soon be built in Langdale giving much relief to island residents.

A 31-year-old Gibsons woman and her two children had a close encounter with a black bear that they won't soon forget.

District of Sechelt council chambers and foyer were filled to capacity Wed-nesday, July 8, with a vocal and emotional delegation seeking to stop road construction scheduled to begin this month on Laurel Avenue in Davis Bay.

School District No. 46 (SD46) board of trustees sent a clear message to the Ministry of Education: more funding is needed.

RCMP are still collecting information and evidence in connection to a police-involved shooting in Gibsons June 26. RCMP senior media relations officer Sgt. Peter Thiessen said on Monday there was no timeline in terms of a further update on the case.