Skip to content

Local News

Towing companies worry about future of EV transport after policy change from B.C. Ferries

Towing companies worry about future of EV transport after policy change from B.C. Ferries

Peninsula Towing owner Don Affleck said the policy will cause a “chain reaction” because there are no disposal locations for EVs or hybrid vehicles on Vancouver Island.
Read more >
Canada Day Parade draws crowds to downtown Sechelt, July 1

Canada Day Parade draws crowds to downtown Sechelt, July 1

The 11-day syíyaya Days celebration culminated with the parade, followed by activities in Hakett Park.
Read more >
Powell River mill property sales agreement reached

Powell River mill property sales agreement reached

Domtar and Cranberry Business Park Ltd. come to terms over Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat mill site
Read more >
Canada Day events on the Sunshine Coast: parades, pancakes and a flyby

Canada Day events on the Sunshine Coast: parades, pancakes and a flyby

In Sechelt, July 1 marks the end of syíyaya Days, an 11-day, community wide celebration of Indigenous culture, which includes Canada Day.
Read more >
Of a certain age: Writing about Canada Day in a time of reckoning

Of a certain age: Writing about Canada Day in a time of reckoning

This Canada Day, wear that red-and-white and wave that flag -- or don't. That's the joy of freedom.
Read more >
No wildfire risk from house fire near Gibsons

No wildfire risk from house fire near Gibsons

A house fire on Bridgeman Road Monday morning has been quelled and does not pose a wildfire risk, according to the RCMP. RCMP were first on scene to the call that came in about 11 a.m.
Read more >
Sunshine Coast Hospice receives $250,000

Sunshine Coast Hospice receives $250,000

Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary donates $250,000 to Mossy Rock hospice project
Read more >
Free Sunshine Coast summer concerts to feature fresh faces, fables

Free Sunshine Coast summer concerts to feature fresh faces, fables

The Sechelt Summer Music Series — underwritten by the District of Sechelt — has concentrated its focus on a single headliner each Saturday at the Hackett Park amphitheatre.
Read more >
Twelfth Night reawakens Shakespeare’s music on the Sunshine Coast

Twelfth Night reawakens Shakespeare’s music on the Sunshine Coast

Twelfth Night appears at the Rockwood Pavilion in Sechelt over six 7 p.m. performances on July 4, 5, 10, and 11 — and two 2 p.m. matinees on July 6 and 12.
Read more >
As shooting wraps, Gibsons TV drama nets Leo nominations

As shooting wraps, Gibsons TV drama nets Leo nominations

Murder in a Small Town will be a high-calibre presence at this year’s Leo awards after the locally shot TV series earned nine nominations for the annual honours.
Read more >