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BC Hydro sets 'peak' demand record as temperatures soar

BC Hydro sets 'peak' demand record as temperatures soar

New record expected to be hit on Monday as temperatures go up even more
UPDATED: Roberts Creek wildfire declared under control

UPDATED: Roberts Creek wildfire declared under control

Fire off Lower Tube trail measured 0.7 hectare
SCRD includes 43 recommendations in Community Wildfire Protection Plan

SCRD includes 43 recommendations in Community Wildfire Protection Plan

The Sunshine Coast Regional District’s (SCRD) newly developed Community Wildfire Protection Plan includes 43 recommendations to reduce wildfire risk – and says now is a critical time to act.
UPDATED: Environment Canada warns of ‘dangerous’ heat wave on Sunshine Coast

UPDATED: Environment Canada warns of ‘dangerous’ heat wave on Sunshine Coast

Coastal Fire Centre bans category 2, 3 fires
Province passes Accessible British Columbia Act

Province passes Accessible British Columbia Act

Government will form committee to support establishing accessibility standards
Sechelt cancels Canada Day activities

Sechelt cancels Canada Day activities

The District of Sechelt has cancelled its Canada Day celebrations this year “given the most recent events” and due to concerns expressed by participants and the public.
UPDATED: Cooling centres offered in Sechelt and Roberts Creek

UPDATED: Cooling centres offered in Sechelt and Roberts Creek

Water stations available in Gibsons
B.C. death toll from COVID-19 rises by two, to 1,749

B.C. death toll from COVID-19 rises by two, to 1,749

Hospitalizations return to a level not seen since November 6.
Three more die from COVID-19 in B.C.; vaccination second-doses soar

Three more die from COVID-19 in B.C.; vaccination second-doses soar

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. fall to low not seen since August 31.
Two COVID-19 cases reported on Coast from June 13 to 19

Two COVID-19 cases reported on Coast from June 13 to 19

Cases have trended low for the last month