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Gibsons tree bylaw process criticized at public hearing

Gibsons tree bylaw process criticized at public hearing

A proposed tree preservation bylaw in Gibsons went to public hearing Sept. 14, even though it didn’t have to.
Tla'amin Nation reports 28 confirmed cases of COVID-19

Tla'amin Nation reports 28 confirmed cases of COVID-19

In-community drive-through testing available 12:30 to 2:30 pm on September 15
Moths wreak havoc in Powell River, Sunshine Coast, Lower Mainland

Moths wreak havoc in Powell River, Sunshine Coast, Lower Mainland

Western and phantom hemlock loopers defoliate conifer trees
Skaters urge board to reconsider motion on ice

Skaters urge board to reconsider motion on ice

Ice user groups urged Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) directors to reconsider their July 30 decision not to install ice at the Sunshine Coast Arena this year, which they say contravenes the SCRD’s ice allocation policy. At a Sept.
Weiler to chair Liberals’ Pacific Caucus

Weiler to chair Liberals’ Pacific Caucus

West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country MP Patrick Weiler has been elected to chair the federal Liberal party’s Pacific Caucus. The caucus is made of the party’s 11 sitting MPs from British Columbia.
Furstenau wins Green leadership amid speculation of a fall election

Furstenau wins Green leadership amid speculation of a fall election

Darwin eliminated after third-place finish on first ballot
Cause of Sunday beach fire under investigation

Cause of Sunday beach fire under investigation

The cause of a Sept. 13 beach fire in Wilson Creek remains under investigation while officials from the Sechelt Fire Department try to determine exactly where it started. The fire, which was reported around 10:45 a.m., burned through about 800 sq.
UPDATED: For the second time, the Sea to Sky Gondola has been cut down

UPDATED: For the second time, the Sea to Sky Gondola has been cut down

The cable cut mirrors an act of suspected sabotage last year that cost over $5 million
SCRD ready to pass short-term rental bylaw

SCRD ready to pass short-term rental bylaw

Zoning changes approved at committee for third reading, adoption
Sechelt continues to explore options for hatchery funding

Sechelt continues to explore options for hatchery funding

Councillors in Sechelt are askingthe finance department to look into ways to provide more funding for the Sunshine Coast Salmonid Enhancement Society’s Chapman Creek Hatchery.