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Here's what's planned for the Sunshine Coast's 2022 Art Crawl

Here's what's planned for the Sunshine Coast's 2022 Art Crawl

The Coast Cultural Alliance this week released promotional materials for the popular free event, which will feature 169 studio and gallery destinations from Langdale to Earls Cove during the weekend of Oct. 21 to 23. 
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'Wrong direction': Feds called out for approving 3 B.C. fish farm expansions

'Wrong direction': Feds called out for approving 3 B.C. fish farm expansions

Tofino-based Clayoquot Action says the expansions are in direct conflict with a federal promise to transition from open-net pen salmon farming.
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Two SCRD areas to elect new directors

Two SCRD areas to elect new directors

Area B, Halfmoon Bay and Area D, Roberts Creek will be the only Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) jurisdictions where ballots will be cast for area director in the Oct 15 local government elections.
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Sechelt to contribute $10,000 to syíyaya Reconciliation Movement

Sechelt to contribute $10,000 to syíyaya Reconciliation Movement

Those projects include the Reconciliation Crosswalk Project, the Healing Regalia Project and the Reconciliation Pole Project
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Canadian pandemic homebuyers have zero regrets, survey shows

Canadian pandemic homebuyers have zero regrets, survey shows

Buying a home in the middle of the pandemic may not seem wise, but the Canadians who did it are still happy about their decision.
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Plan to create vast B.C. network of protected ocean opens to public

Plan to create vast B.C. network of protected ocean opens to public

The marine protected area network would stretch from Campbell River on Vancouver Island to the Alaskan border. But first, it must pass a public engagement phase.
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Chapman system users must conserve more water: SCRD

Chapman system users must conserve more water: SCRD

Those on the Sunshine Coast Regional District’s Chapman water system are being asked to cut back even further on water use. It states that daily consumption must drop to 10,000 cubic meters to ensure water is there for community and fire protection uses until October.
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Sechelt makes its patio program permanent

Sechelt makes its patio program permanent

The patios were first introduced in 2020 to accommodate social distancing requirements during the pandemic, then the program was extended. 
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Canadian housing inventory drops below 10-year average

Canadian housing inventory drops below 10-year average

Despite a dwindling market in Canada, B.C. is seeing a return to normal after a "crazy market" during COVID-19, says expert.
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Who’s running for mayor in Sechelt?

Who’s running for mayor in Sechelt?

There are four people whose names may appear on the Oct. 15 ballot
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