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Sunshine Coast food banks holding drive to meet local demand

Sunshine Coast food banks holding drive to meet local demand

The Sunshine Coast's Food Bank Coalition is holding a 'depot day' Oct. 22 as the local food banks' supplies of non-perishables dwindle
Coast resident falls victim to email scam: Police report

Coast resident falls victim to email scam: Police report

Here's what the Sunshine Coast RCMP reported from Oct. 12 through 15
How Sunshine Coast genealogy enthusiasts are banding together

How Sunshine Coast genealogy enthusiasts are banding together

Over the past year, the SCGC has grown to 23 members who are scattered from Powell River to Idaho and Penticton to Campbell River, all with ties to the Sunshine Coast. On Oct. 29, the SCGS is co-hosting two lectures by internationally renowned British genealogist Chris Paton on Finding your Irish Ancestors through Land Records and on Scottish Marriage.
Improvement funds granted for Powell River Airport

Improvement funds granted for Powell River Airport

Transport Canada provides $8 million to upgrade runway facilities
Letter: 11 things I’m doing to put off the taps running dry

Letter: 11 things I’m doing to put off the taps running dry

'In this time of water crisis, and yes it is a crisis, here is what I'm doing to put off the day that taps run dry'
One in 10 Canadian testers find radioactive gas a problem at home, says StatCan

One in 10 Canadian testers find radioactive gas a problem at home, says StatCan

While 10% of Canadians who tested for radon found it was a problem in their home, only 56% had ever heard of the naturally occurring radioactive gas — the country's leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.
Water update: Environmental flow reduction approved for Chapman Creek

Water update: Environmental flow reduction approved for Chapman Creek

Also, Users have heeded the calls to reduce demands on the Chapman water system. The SCRD Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) reports daily usage on the system dipped below the 9. 5 million litre mark between Oct. 11 and 17.
Lower Sunshine Coast governments ban fireworks until further notice

Lower Sunshine Coast governments ban fireworks until further notice

There won't be fireworks for Halloween 2022
New Halfmoon Bay director Justine Gabias prepares for first term on SCRD board

New Halfmoon Bay director Justine Gabias prepares for first term on SCRD board

Four acclamations and one race made up the 2022-2026 Sunshine Coast Regional District board of directors.
Who would Sechelt kids have voted in for mayor and council?

Who would Sechelt kids have voted in for mayor and council?

The ballots reveal the SD46 students would have picked the same Sechelt mayor but mostly different councillors