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Feds defend housing record for shíshálh Nation

Feds defend housing record for shíshálh Nation

The federal department overseeing Indigenous services has responded to its provincial critics, pointing out that Ottawa transfers housing funds to shíshálh Nation under the band’s self-government agreement and that shíshálh Nation is eligible for add
Single dipper

Single dipper

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Polar Bear swim at Davis Bay was cancelled. But that did not dissuade one brave swimmer. Graeme Green, who has not missed a year, took it upon himself to participate.
Former Squamish MP hopes to retake his seat

Former Squamish MP hopes to retake his seat

John Weston is seeking the Conservative nomination to run in the Sea to Sky next election
Section of Highway 101 closed due to rain damage

Section of Highway 101 closed due to rain damage

Recent heavy rains have damaged Highway 101 west of Langdale, forcing a road closure until Friday. “Drivers are advised that Highway 101 west of Langdale is closed in both directions between Marine Drive and Stewart Road,” said a Jan.
Police Report: Thieves target 800 block of Gibsons Way

Police Report: Thieves target 800 block of Gibsons Way

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Dec. 26 to Jan. 4: The 800 block of Gibsons way was hit with a rash of break and enters and thefts during the tail end of December. On Dec.
Gibsons pool set to open Jan. 11

Gibsons pool set to open Jan. 11

It didn’t open in time for Christmas as Gibsons Mayor Bill Beamish had pressed for, but the Gibsons and District Aquatic Facility will just hit the “early January” mark set by staff. After 10 months, the Gibsons pool is set to reopen Monday, Jan.
Langdale-Horseshoe Bay schedule modified due to strong winds

Langdale-Horseshoe Bay schedule modified due to strong winds

Yet another strong weather system is hitting the Sunshine Coast Tuesday with winds gusting to between 70 and 80 kilometres an hour, forcing BC Ferries to modify service on its Langdale-Horseshoe Bay route and cancel other sailings.
RCMP seek witnesses to crash in Sechelt

RCMP seek witnesses to crash in Sechelt

The Sunshine Coast RCMP have put out a call for witnesses to a single-vehicle crash that occurred on the morning of New Year’s Eve in Sechelt. At 11:14 a.m. on Dec.
Chapman water supply could be in jeopardy if landslide worsens

Chapman water supply could be in jeopardy if landslide worsens

SCRD approves $200K fix at emergency New Year’s Eve board meeting
2020 ending with ‘relentless cycle’ of stormy weather

2020 ending with ‘relentless cycle’ of stormy weather

Public health order in effect for NYE