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shíshálh Nation byelection set for February

shíshálh Nation byelection set for February

Postponed byelection rescheduled
Few cuts to SCRD’s 2024 budget at Round 1

Few cuts to SCRD’s 2024 budget at Round 1

If all new asks proceed and existing commitments go unreduced, that local government’s draw from area property taxpayers could rise about 18.16 per cent.
EAO approves FortisBC Squamish work camp size increase for Eagle Mountain Pipeline

EAO approves FortisBC Squamish work camp size increase for Eagle Mountain Pipeline

The Environmental Assessment Office says this change allows for all workers to reside at the camp to help reduce negative impacts on Squamish.
Gibsons library puts its stamp on community enrichment

Gibsons library puts its stamp on community enrichment

Gibsons library diversifies with new offerings
VCH issues drug alert for Sechelt

VCH issues drug alert for Sechelt

Dark orange pebbles from Sechelt tested positive for fentanyl, xylazine and benzos
‘Tis the season of giving: Blackfish Pub hosts its Toy Drive on Dec. 13

‘Tis the season of giving: Blackfish Pub hosts its Toy Drive on Dec. 13

The donations will go toward the Sunshine Coast Secret Santa Group’s mission to help families in need
Klahoose First Nation buys tenure from Interfor

Klahoose First Nation buys tenure from Interfor

Acquisition brings First Nations' fibre basket to nearly 300,000 cubic metres
Sunshine Coast Elves Club raises new record of $39,315

Sunshine Coast Elves Club raises new record of $39,315

The annual Crash the Coast fundraiser benefits Coasters in need 
Sechelt Hospital ER renos mean changes to drop-off and parking

Sechelt Hospital ER renos mean changes to drop-off and parking

Renovations to the Sechelt Hospital's emergency department to improve patient and staff safety and privacy, and meet the community's growing need, says VCH.
Letters: We don’t need bigger boats, we need more boats

Letters: We don’t need bigger boats, we need more boats

'This is similar to the Martin Mars water bomber issue. There are many fans of this iconic plane, but it is more efficient to have multiple smaller aircraft to keep a more or less continuous stream of water to fight forest fires. So, I would think the same strategy applies to having multiple smaller vessels to keep a steady flow of sailings. '