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Improperly installed propane appliances blamed for fatal carbon monoxide build-up at Ruby Lake cabin

Improperly installed propane appliances blamed for fatal carbon monoxide build-up at Ruby Lake cabin

Technical Safety BC has wrapped up its investigation into a fatal incident June 27 in the Ruby Lake area where a 29-year-old man died of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at an isolated cabin. A 29-year-old woman had to be hospitalized.
Court rules covenant does not release district from possible Seawatch liability

Court rules covenant does not release district from possible Seawatch liability

Orders claims against former planner dismissed
SD46 unveils home-learning options

SD46 unveils home-learning options

In-class instruction remains school district’s priority
What to expect at SD46 this September

What to expect at SD46 this September

Across the province school districts are expected to comply with guidelines laid out by the Ministry of Education and BC Centre for Disease Control. Coast Reporter spoke with School District No.
Public Market gala going virtual

Public Market gala going virtual

The Gibsons Public Market has announced plans for a “virtual” gala fundraiser this year. The 2020 fundraiser and tribute in support of the market and the Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre will take place Sept. 12 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
BC Transit changing schedule on Sept. 8

BC Transit changing schedule on Sept. 8

Starting Sept. 8, BC Transit buses on the Sunshine Coast will be returning to a weekday and weekend schedule, but service levels will still be less than what they were before the pandemic. The change, announced in a BC Transit email alert on Aug.
House fire on Maple Road contained

House fire on Maple Road contained

More than half the volunteer crew of the Egmont and District Fire Department and a crew from the Pender Harbour Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire in Egmont early Sunday morning, Aug. 23.
'I just got hit by lightning.’ Bowen Island man who survived strike has incredible story to tell

'I just got hit by lightning.’ Bowen Island man who survived strike has incredible story to tell

'Moments are fleeting in our life so let's just get on with it, get on with the things that need to happen,' Bowen Island resident Cal Misener says after lightning blows him off his feet.
B.C. launches survey to measure impact of COVID-19 visit restrictions at seniors care homes

B.C. launches survey to measure impact of COVID-19 visit restrictions at seniors care homes

Feedback being accepted online or over the phone until Sept. 30, B.C's seniors advocate announces
Closed Bella Beach Inn at centre of legal dispute

Closed Bella Beach Inn at centre of legal dispute

The Bella Beach Inn in Davis Bay, which closed its doors earlier this spring along with many other hotels in the province, is now at the centre of a legal dispute and remains closed.