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Chapman Water System was 'far from an emergency' before rains started falling: Update

Chapman Water System was 'far from an emergency' before rains started falling: Update

The region's Chapman Water System was 'far from an emergency' when zero per cent lake storage levels were reported on Sept. 21, as that indicated lake siphons were in use, general manager of infrastructure services Remko Rosenboom said.
No extra Thanksgiving sailings to the lower Sunshine Coast expected

No extra Thanksgiving sailings to the lower Sunshine Coast expected

Commuter sailings to return to Route 3 despite Coastal Renaissance's ongoing repairs
$1 million donation helps Gibsons Public Market open a new park in 2024

$1 million donation helps Gibsons Public Market open a new park in 2024

The gift — the largest donation the Gibsons Community Building Society has ever received — was made in memory of Judi "Bubs" Libin
Highway 101 conditions at Trout Lake coming to DriveBC

Highway 101 conditions at Trout Lake coming to DriveBC

A road and weather information station at the site is being commissioned. The goal is to have those operational 'before the winter hits' according to Capilano Highway Services.
B.C. Ferries moves public consultation online after threats of violence

B.C. Ferries moves public consultation online after threats of violence

At a recent Sunshine Coast ferry advisory committee meeting, a woman said if B.C. Ferries didn’t make changes, she would ‘take a gun’ to everyone. Also cited: keying of vehicles, shouting, foul language and a disrespect for personal space.
Sunshine Coast campfire ban lifted

Sunshine Coast campfire ban lifted

Sunshine Coast fire chiefs lift local campfire ban.
Rain puts out Stage 4 water restrictions for most of the Coast

Rain puts out Stage 4 water restrictions for most of the Coast

And the Clowhom Lake wildfire is being held
Public invited to participate in Truth and Reconciliation Day events on the Coast

Public invited to participate in Truth and Reconciliation Day events on the Coast

This Saturday marks the Third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – a day dedicated to raising awareness about residential schools' impact and supporting survivors.
Updated: IHIT responds to suspicious death near Egmont

Updated: IHIT responds to suspicious death near Egmont

A 58-year-old man was located with serious injuries on Sept. 23. RCMP says all evidence to date suggests a targeted incident.
Basted Baker broken into three times in four weeks

Basted Baker broken into three times in four weeks

Co-owner Martin DesRosiers doesn’t want to point out problems, but be part of the solution