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Gibsons council approves rate increases

Gibsons council approves rate increases

Increases to the garbage and organics program as well as for water and sewer rates were finalized by Gibsons council at a March 2 regular council meeting as part of the 2021 budget process.
Lehigh explains signs prohibiting access to popular hiking trails

Lehigh explains signs prohibiting access to popular hiking trails

‘Exploratory work and drilling’ occurring in March
Egmont, Nelson Island fishing convictions result in fines, forfeitures

Egmont, Nelson Island fishing convictions result in fines, forfeitures

‘Definite upward trend’ in fishing violations on Lower Sunshine Coast
‘Action plan’ released following emergency housing meeting

‘Action plan’ released following emergency housing meeting

Groups established to address short-term needs
Coast legions welcome funding from feds

Coast legions welcome funding from feds

Legions receive combined $46,000
Bruinwood wins four awards in national spirits competition

Bruinwood wins four awards in national spirits competition

Roberts Creek distillery takes first place for Botanical Garden Gin
Dakota Bowl protected under deal with Squamish Nation

Dakota Bowl protected under deal with Squamish Nation

77 culturally modified trees have been identified in the area that is now part of an agreement between Squamish Nation and the province
Phone number for booking COVID-19 jab on Sunshine Coast released

Phone number for booking COVID-19 jab on Sunshine Coast released

Clinics to be located in Sechelt, Gibsons, Madeira Park
B.C. extends gap between vaccine doses to 16 weeks as rollout accelerates

B.C. extends gap between vaccine doses to 16 weeks as rollout accelerates

Younger British Columbians may be able to receive some protection in spring rather than summer
'It was absolutely magical': Woman spots pod of orcas while hiking

'It was absolutely magical': Woman spots pod of orcas while hiking

A woman and her father were hiking on a popular Vancouver Island trail when they spotted a group of killer whales in the water.