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SCRD's 2025 mock volumetric water billing plan okayed

SCRD's 2025 mock volumetric water billing plan okayed

Clients served by the Sunshine Coast Regional District’s North and South Pender water systems are to receive a mock volumetric billing along with their regular water rate invoice next spring.
A fall investment forum part of new regional Chamber of Commerce requests

A fall investment forum part of new regional Chamber of Commerce requests

The Sunshine Coast Chamber of Commerce presented a four-part 2025 request to the regional district board at its Dec. 12 meeting.
Regional bylaws enacted, fees going up in 2025

Regional bylaws enacted, fees going up in 2025

2024's last scheduled meeting for the Sunshine Coast Regional District board held Dec. 12, saw elected officials go from first reading to adoption on one new bylaw and amendments to 10 others.
How to stay updated on the 2025 SCRD budget

How to stay updated on the 2025 SCRD budget

Groups looking for a presentation on the Sunshine Coast Regional District’s 2025 budget can contact their area director and request one in the coming months.
RCMP incidents: Two purse snatchings in two days on the Coast

RCMP incidents: Two purse snatchings in two days on the Coast

Purses were stolen from carts while distracted shoppers were loading their vehicles.
Sentencings delayed in 2022 Sechelt assault

Sentencings delayed in 2022 Sechelt assault

Two individuals convicted in the 2022 assault of a woman at a location on the upper reaches of Sechelt’s Dusty Road were to be sentenced in provincial court in Sechelt Dec. 12. Neither case was concluded.
BC Ferries cancels two Sunshine Coast sailings Tuesday

BC Ferries cancels two Sunshine Coast sailings Tuesday

BC Ferries has cancelled two Sunshine Coast sailings of the Queen of Surrey Dec. 17 because of mechanical difficulty with the ship's pitch control. 
Close call for 'Noble Lady' during last weekend's wind storm

Close call for 'Noble Lady' during last weekend's wind storm

Storied ship broke free from her moorage Saturday, and came precariously close to hitting home on Armours Beach.
Berth unavailability disrupts Comox/Powell River sailings

Berth unavailability disrupts Comox/Powell River sailings

Round trip between Little River and Westview terminals cancelled due to mechanical issue with Texada ferry
Results of Sechelt public vending survey show majority want more options

Results of Sechelt public vending survey show majority want more options

A staff recommendation could see an increase in mobile vending locations in Davis Bay and downtown Sechelt.