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Snowpack levels are well below average but cooler weather has slowed the melt, meaning Stage 2 water restrictions could come slightly later this year and start in mid to late June, according to Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) staff.

Area A director Leonard Lee has asked that a working group be formed to address the proposed name change of Madeira Park to salalus.

West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country MP Patrick Weiler says the guns covered under a recent addition to the prohibited list are weapons that “do not have a place in society.

Boats and recreational vehicles such as motorhomes can now be disposed of at the Sechelt landfill. Motorhomes, camping trailers and boats less than 10 metres long will be accepted at a rate of $265 per tonne.

The Discover Camping website and call centre will begin taking reservations on Monday, May 25

Restaurants, pubs, barbershops and salons reopening

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for May 10 to 18: Dirt bikers needed airlifts for medical treatment after being seriously injured in two separate incidents on the Sunshine Coast on May 17.

No word yet on restoring cut sailings on Langdale route

Plans are underway for part-time, voluntary in-class instruction but scheduling and transportation will depend on how many students actually return to school the week of June 1.

Gibsons council has reversed the recommendations of its planning committee and granted the developers of the George Hotel and Residences project a two-year extension on development permits and the deadline for completing a land exchange.