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UPDATED: Woman charged in husband’s death back in court Sept. 4

UPDATED: Woman charged in husband’s death back in court Sept. 4

A 54-year-old woman facing charges in the death of her husband at their home in Halfmoon Bay will be back in court Sept. 4.
Biggest turnout yet for Backwoods Jam

Biggest turnout yet for Backwoods Jam

Professional and amateur downhill cyclists gathered at the Coast Gravity Park outside of Sechelt last Saturday for the fifth annual Backwoods Jam. “This is the biggest year we had so far,” said parks operations manager Kendra Zegers.
SCRD returns to Stage 2 water restrictions

SCRD returns to Stage 2 water restrictions

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) has announced an immediate return to Stage 2 water restrictions for users on the systems south of Pender Harbour, including the Chapman system.
BC Ferries, Transit ready for busy weekend and schedule changes

BC Ferries, Transit ready for busy weekend and schedule changes

BC Ferries is cautioning travellers without reservations to prepare for sailing waits heading into one of the busiest travel weekends for the Langdale – Horseshoe Bay route.
Rogue Arts Festival Art Gallery Opening

Rogue Arts Festival Art Gallery Opening

Squamish Nation appoints rights and title director

Squamish Nation appoints rights and title director

The role will help deal with dizzying pace of development on Nation’s traditional territories
Special advisor on abandoned vessels to visit Coast

Special advisor on abandoned vessels to visit Coast

Nanaimo MLA Sheila Malcolmson, the NDP government’s special advisor on marine debris and abandoned vessels, will be on the Sunshine Coast this week as part of a summer tour of coastal communities. In an Aug.
RCMP say body of missing kayaker found near Powell River

RCMP say body of missing kayaker found near Powell River

Sunshine Coast RCMP say the search for a missing Sunshine Coast man has ended with the discovery of a body near Powell River on the weekend. Jesse Farrand was last seen taking his kayak into the water at the bottom of Roberts Creek Road on Aug. 19.
Squamish RCMP confirm Sea to Sky Gondola cable cut

Squamish RCMP confirm Sea to Sky Gondola cable cut

The announcement comes 13 days after gondola's closure
Coast Reporter Radio: Seawatch and Dempster pitches at home

Coast Reporter Radio: Seawatch and Dempster pitches at home

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: More lawsuits over Seawatch open a new possibility for a resolution. Also: Archeology Day, Ryan Dempster back on the mound, and perogy memories. Show Notes: Our story on the latest Seawatch lawsuits: https://www.