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SCRD fire flow amendments questioned, then adopted

SCRD fire flow amendments questioned, then adopted

Matching legalities with current practices proved to be a complicated undertaking for the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) board at its March 14 meeting.
Just Ask Angie: Clarifiying BC renter’s tax credit eligibility

Just Ask Angie: Clarifiying BC renter’s tax credit eligibility

Also, Be the Change welcomes Portland community builder speaker
Young Sunshine Coast orators map a future for trades and tech

Young Sunshine Coast orators map a future for trades and tech

An inaugural student public speaking event held on the Sunshine Coast last week produced a pair of powerful advocates for technical advancement and self-expression.
Letters: Municipal tower fit for a princess

Letters: Municipal tower fit for a princess

Editor: A refurbishment that is going to cost $600,000. Surely for that kind of money...there should be a princess in the tower...or at the very least a resident poet... Linda King, Sechelt
Letters: What if municipal hall moved to Dusty Road?

Letters: What if municipal hall moved to Dusty Road?

'It seems evident that the most cost-effective solution is to build new offices for the district staff on the Dusty Road property already owned by the district. Thirty years from now, Dusty Road could very well be considered downtown.'
Elphinstone Chronicles: The mental health benefits of the Area E Trash Bash

Elphinstone Chronicles: The mental health benefits of the Area E Trash Bash

On March 23, meet at the Cedar Grove Elementary School to help make the area safer and cleaner
U13 Blues undefeated

U13 Blues undefeated

The U13 female team remains undefeated in the playoffs! Last Sunday, the team won the playoff banner in a landslide 7-1 win against Vancouver Female.
Nowruz celebrations take root on the Sunshine Coast

Nowruz celebrations take root on the Sunshine Coast

On a patch of sun-warmed stones near the mouth of Roberts Creek, dozens of adults and children gathered on March 12 to take part in an ancient tradition newly introduced to the stretch of waterfront.
Art Beat: Sacred music that’s evergreen – choral evensong for St. Patrick’s Day

Art Beat: Sacred music that’s evergreen – choral evensong for St. Patrick’s Day

Also, Pender Harbour Music Society welcomes vocalist and guitarist Matthew Byrne, March 24.
SCRD gets first water update of 2024: Reminded Chapman is rain-dependant

SCRD gets first water update of 2024: Reminded Chapman is rain-dependant

'Let’s be ready for anything and everything': advice shared with SCRD directors on Chapman water system supply in 2024's first regional water system update.