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Building Together receives boost from feds, RBC Foundation

Building Together receives boost from feds, RBC Foundation

SCCSS’s project incorporates affordable housing, accessibility features and a sustainable design
Sechelt mayor told not to engage with shíshálh Nation in any official capacity

Sechelt mayor told not to engage with shíshálh Nation in any official capacity

While donning orange shirts, Sechelt council compelled Mayor John Henderson not to engage with shíshálh Nation as a representative of the municipality, following receipt of a letter from the First Nation.
Gibsons officials advance high-density housing plans: 172 residences proposed

Gibsons officials advance high-density housing plans: 172 residences proposed

172-unit residential project progresses, pending zoning changes and public input scheduled for November 2024
Should Sunshine Coast property taxes fund affordable housing?

Should Sunshine Coast property taxes fund affordable housing?

Sunshine Coast Affordable Housing Society president says it needs additional funding and points to a Cowichan Valley Regional District property tax supported service as an example of one way of attaining society sustainability.
Sunshine Coast boat captain talks grizzly relocation: with video

Sunshine Coast boat captain talks grizzly relocation: with video

When it comes to relocating bears, Captain Kane Rushton appreciates the responsibility that comes with such a task.
Microsoft scam nets $14,000 from Sunshine Coast resident

Microsoft scam nets $14,000 from Sunshine Coast resident

RCMP incident report for the week of Oct. 1, includes impaired driving, theft of boat trailer.
Directors want volumetric water bills 'ASAP'

Directors want volumetric water bills 'ASAP'

'I just think the approach is a bit more cautious than I would take and I encourage more boldness' Area D director Kelly Backs said in review of a staff ask for an undetermined amount of time to report on water rate setting.
Songs, blessings, and reflection: A recap of the fourth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Songs, blessings, and reflection: A recap of the fourth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

‘Our people are beginning to walk with pride and dignity once again and that lifts my spirit, it lifts my heart’, hiwus Calvin Craigan.
‘Save the Persephone’ campaign launches to restore beloved 'Beachcombers' boat

‘Save the Persephone’ campaign launches to restore beloved 'Beachcombers' boat

Star of CBC’s, 'Beachcombers,' restoration of the iconic boat is scheduled to begin next spring.  
Water restrictions lifted for SCRD systems

Water restrictions lifted for SCRD systems

Oct. 1 saw the Sunshine Coast Regional District end water user conservation regulations on it’s Chapman, Egmont, Cove Cay, North and South Pender Harbour, Langdale, Soames Point, Granthams Landing and and Eastbourne water systems.