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Police Report: Thieves target Sechelt businesses in B&Es

Police Report: Thieves target Sechelt businesses in B&Es

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Aug. 17 to 24: Thieves broke into a pair of Sechelt businesses late last week, while an attempt was made earlier in the week to break into a third business using a blowtorch.
Sunshine Coast COVID Physician Task Force Community Update No. 33 (Aug. 25)

Sunshine Coast COVID Physician Task Force Community Update No. 33 (Aug. 25)

Dear Fellow Sunshine Coast Residents: Over the last two weeks, we have seen provincial COVID-19 numbers double again, with an average of over 80 new cases per day.
Advocacy group seeks formal investigation into orphaned fawns debacle

Advocacy group seeks formal investigation into orphaned fawns debacle

A wildlife advocacy group has asked BC Public Service Agency to investigate a provincial biologist and others involved in what they say was a “highly inappropriate” decision to give two orphaned fawns to a company that trains wildlife for the enterta
BC Ferries wants ideas to “create a more efficient and pleasurable experience” for Coast travellers

BC Ferries wants ideas to “create a more efficient and pleasurable experience” for Coast travellers

BC Ferries says it wants to engage with residents of the Sunshine Coast in an effort to “explore ways to deliver the best ferry travel possible.” In a release announcing the Aug.
Sechelt to include short-term rental rules in big zoning overhaul

Sechelt to include short-term rental rules in big zoning overhaul

The District of Sechelt is including possible updates to the rules around short-term rentals as part of a bigger overhaul of its main zoning bylaw. In a report to be presented at the Sept.
‘BC Goes Wild’ event Sept. 5 in Porpoise Bay Provincial Park

‘BC Goes Wild’ event Sept. 5 in Porpoise Bay Provincial Park

A “BC Goes Wild” event has been planned for Sept. 5 in Porpoise Bay Provincial Park “with the purpose of celebrating B.C.’s wildlife.
Heavy rains bring Stage 1 water restrictions back

Heavy rains bring Stage 1 water restrictions back

A deluge of rain in the past week may have put a damper on summer activities, but the silver lining means a return to Stage 1 water restrictions – the first time since 2011 that it’s happened in August.
New Howe Sound glass sponge reefs identified

New Howe Sound glass sponge reefs identified

One of five new reefs close to Langdale ferry terminal
Green leadership contenders square off in local debate

Green leadership contenders square off in local debate

B.C. Green Party supporters had a chance to hear from the three contenders for the party’s leadership Aug. 21 during a Powell River-Sunshine Coast riding association online debate.
Workers claim B.C. Ferries puts bottom line ahead of safety

Workers claim B.C. Ferries puts bottom line ahead of safety

B.C. Ferries is putting its financial well-being ahead of the health and safety of employees and the travelling public, according to some veteran employees. Long-term B.C.