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Waste pickup interruptions continue on Sunshine Coast

Waste pickup interruptions continue on Sunshine Coast

Confusion over schedule change in some areas
SCRD Briefs: Landfill remediation costs increase again

SCRD Briefs: Landfill remediation costs increase again

The costs for the Sechelt landfill remediation project have gone up once again, as the work to compact sinkholes discovered at the site required a partial redesign of the new drop-off station and new soil was required. At the Aug.
Pier refuse

Pier refuse

A pile of refuse including remnants of crab traps, two bicycles and three shopping carts was retrieved from the ocean floor and placed on Sechelt’s Friendship Park pedestrian pier last weekend.
Eleven COVID cases reported on Sunshine Coast

Eleven COVID cases reported on Sunshine Coast

Latest report shows cases increase by 10
The unvaccinated push hospitalizations higher in B.C.

The unvaccinated push hospitalizations higher in B.C.

85% of hospitalizations in a recent week were people not yet fully vaccinated.
Two shíshálh Nation names restored on Sunshine Coast

Two shíshálh Nation names restored on Sunshine Coast

Consultation remains postponed for proposed change of Madeira Park to salalus
Coast hosts several all-candidates forums

Coast hosts several all-candidates forums

The riding’s five candidates are expected to appear at public meetings
E. coli present in filling station water

E. coli present in filling station water

Tests say safe for agricultural uses
Fire near Ruby Lake caused by cigarette, dry conditions

Fire near Ruby Lake caused by cigarette, dry conditions

Neighbours, Egmont firefighters put out flames on Aug. 14
High B.C. COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations prompt government action

High B.C. COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations prompt government action

Hospitalizations rise by five to 138, the highest level since June 15.