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How will proposed YVR flight path changes affect the Sunshine Coast?

How will proposed YVR flight path changes affect the Sunshine Coast?

Nav Canada predicts no areas of the southern Sunshine Coast peninsula land mass will be exposed to noise levels above 55 decibels from passing aircraft under the proposed changes. The organization is holding an online information and input session on Jan. 25.
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Province announces 'one-stop shop' for homebuilding permits

Province announces 'one-stop shop' for homebuilding permits

B.C. Premier David Eby says the changes will help speed up provincial permitting approvals and home construction in the face of a housing crisis, but builders say they don't address the biggest hurdle.
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Letters: Concerning whose ‘discomfort’, Gibsons?

Letters: Concerning whose ‘discomfort’, Gibsons?

“Are the changes going to bring about more open government, or will they prevent citizens from asking questions about the many issues facing us at this time, which may bring “discomfort” to our Town officials?” 
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Artists reveal the shape of collaboration in Kube exhibit

Artists reveal the shape of collaboration in Kube exhibit

Marlene Lowden and Teryl Mullock collaborate in Process in Parallel. Abstracts. is on at The Kube until Jan. 30.
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Musical storyteller Rick Scott headlining free concerts for Family Literacy Day

Musical storyteller Rick Scott headlining free concerts for Family Literacy Day

Rick Scott, a former Pender Harbour resident, has composed and performed music for more than 50 years, releasing 19 albums and touring to 11 countries. In 2019, Scott was inducted to the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame. He'll be performing in Roberts Creek Jan. 27.
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Over a third of Sunshine Coast Arts Council’s active membership participate in exhibition

Over a third of Sunshine Coast Arts Council’s active membership participate in exhibition

The Friends of the Gallery's collection of 103 paintings, photographs, sculptures and multimedia works opened to the public during a public reception at the Arts Centre in Sechelt on Jan. 6.  
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Local youth see swimming success in Nanaimo

Local youth see swimming success in Nanaimo

Local youth achieve personal bests
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Festival of Lights raises more than $15K for SCYSA

Festival of Lights raises more than $15K for SCYSA

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SCRD bylaw tickets quadruple in 2022

SCRD bylaw tickets quadruple in 2022

The Sunshine Coast Regional District bylaw department saw “the busiest twelve months yet” last year. Non-compliance with water conservation regulations alone saw $11,400 in fines issued.
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While respiratory illnesses level off in B.C., hospitalizations remain high

While respiratory illnesses level off in B.C., hospitalizations remain high

Dr. Bonnie Henry says this respiratory illness season has been "very unusual."
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