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‘Niagara falls of Granthams’ has residents on edge

‘Niagara falls of Granthams’ has residents on edge

Concern and frustration are mounting for a group of Granthams Landing residents who say rising volumes of rainwater runoff could be putting Soames Creek, and their homes, at risk.
Secret Santa group raises $54,000

Secret Santa group raises $54,000

Approximately $54,270 was raised by the Sunshine Coast Secret Santa group for the 2019 holiday season, making it a record-breaking year for the charity. The amount is nearly double what was raised last season, when the group raised about $30,520.
These are the most popular B.C. baby names in 2019

These are the most popular B.C. baby names in 2019

The B.C. government has announced a list of the most popular names for babies in 2019. Can we get a drum roll please? Olivia is leading the way for babies born this year in British Columbia.
Trailer ‘obliterated’ on logging road

Trailer ‘obliterated’ on logging road

A trailer was destroyed in an explosion on a popular logging road used to access trails in Roberts Creek last Saturday. There were no witnesses to the explosion, but the blast was loud enough to prompt a call to the RCMP at approximately 9:30 p.m.
Polar bears have chance to double dip on New Year’s Day

Polar bears have chance to double dip on New Year’s Day

Those keen to freeze in the New Year have two options on the Sunshine Coast – Gibsons and Davis Bay. At 11 a.m. crowds gathered at Armours Beach in Gibsons will plunge into the waters of Shoal Channel.
Rescue centre completes mission to save sea lion dubbed James Pond

Rescue centre completes mission to save sea lion dubbed James Pond

A California sea lion that made an unexpected appearance at a home and freshwater pond in Pender Harbour has been successfully returned to the ocean.
Crews douse pair of fires before Christmas

Crews douse pair of fires before Christmas

Two structures in Roberts Creek were damaged by fires in the days leading up to Christmas. On the morning of Dec.
Bad haircut, small parking spot: 2019’s worst B.C. 911 calls

Bad haircut, small parking spot: 2019’s worst B.C. 911 calls

You would think knowing when to call 911 would be common sense. You would be wrong. That’s at least according to E-Comm’s annual top-10 list of nuisance calls to the 911 emergency number.
News: 2019 Year in Review - November & December

News: 2019 Year in Review - November & December

NOVEMBER • The proposed agreement between Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), Trellis Seniors Services and shíshálh Nation that would have seen a new long-term care facility built on Nation lands fell through, and instead Trellis planned to build in the
Birders on Trans-Canada hike hang up their boots for winter

Birders on Trans-Canada hike hang up their boots for winter

A pair of hikers with Sunshine Coast connections have completed the first leg of their walk across Canada to inspire people to protect birds and their habitats.