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Updated: What’s happening with the Dock Management Plan Advisory Committee?

Updated: What’s happening with the Dock Management Plan Advisory Committee?

The province is looking to fill 12 spots on a Dock Management Plan Advisory Group (DMPAG).
Elphinstone Chronicles: The secret (and not so secret) trails of Area E

Elphinstone Chronicles: The secret (and not so secret) trails of Area E

Finding new places for gentle jaunts and heavier hikes
Several Sechelt businesses vandalized early Monday morning

Several Sechelt businesses vandalized early Monday morning

Several downtown Sechelt businesses had their front windows smashed early Monday morning, though nothing has been reported stolen so far, according to the RCMP.
St Bart’s embarks on a FireSmart journey

St Bart’s embarks on a FireSmart journey

David McIlwraith, FireSmart coordinator for the Sunshine Coast Regional District, delivered a top-notch talk March 10 at St Bart’s Church, sharing how to protect homes and gardens from fire destruction.
Sechelt extends private security patrols for six more months

Sechelt extends private security patrols for six more months

Sechelt approves $60,542 for private security program amidst positive community feedback
Sunshine Coast real estate snapshot shows volume of homes listed increased

Sunshine Coast real estate snapshot shows volume of homes listed increased

So far in 2024 there were more options and stable prices for those looking to buy a home on the lower Sunshine Coast compared to last year according to data cited by the Greater Vancouver realtor’s organization (GVR) on housing market activity
Sunshine Coast Farmers Institute growing impatient for SCRD action

Sunshine Coast Farmers Institute growing impatient for SCRD action

'Fundamentally, we believe it is unfair to charge farmers the 'standard' commercial rates. Many of BC's communities encourage local food security and local agriculture through reduced water rates,' the SC Farmers Institute states.
Sechelt court building roof replacement to proceed

Sechelt court building roof replacement to proceed

Noise variance approved for Sechelt's Justice Services Building roof project to accommodate after-hours work
Sunshine Coast shadow show highlights clown heritage

Sunshine Coast shadow show highlights clown heritage

Time and Shadows, which played at the Heritage Playhouse in Gibsons on March 23, was a full-length performance developed by Gerardo Avila and Steven Schwabl. Schwabl is a professional actor who first worked with Avila in 2018 when Avila — a career clown, mime and magician with a master’s degree in Hispanic and Italian studies — organized the Satio Circus. 
Sechelt exploring off-leash dog areas near Kinnikinnick Park

Sechelt exploring off-leash dog areas near Kinnikinnick Park

Sunshine Coast Association for Responsible Dog Owners proposes a trial for off-leash areas