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shíshálh swiya DMP registration process opens

shíshálh swiya DMP registration process opens

Self-registration system is mandatory for all existing private marine dock and boathouse owners within the shíshálh swiya (Lang Bay to Roberts Creek), regardless of whether their structures currently have tenure.
Gibsons proceeds with permissive property tax exemption cuts

Gibsons proceeds with permissive property tax exemption cuts

'As a council I think we've all been faced with difficult decisions, and this is certainly one of them' says Coun. David Croal
PHARA challenges DRIPA's constitutionality in BC Supreme Court

PHARA challenges DRIPA's constitutionality in BC Supreme Court

The Pender Harbour and Area Residents Association filed the first challenge of B.C. government's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) in BC’s Supreme Court Sept. 11.
Coastal Tsunami crush hometown opener

Coastal Tsunami crush hometown opener

In its hometown opener, the brand new Pacific Junior Hockey League team Coastal Tsunami defeated the Port Moody Panthers 7-1.
Powell River-Sunshine Coast Independent candidate Greg Reid calls for direct democracy

Powell River-Sunshine Coast Independent candidate Greg Reid calls for direct democracy

Powell River’s Greg Reid focuses on poverty and housing shortages in his community
$1.5 million in grants for Lower Crown reservoir, Gibsons planning projects

$1.5 million in grants for Lower Crown reservoir, Gibsons planning projects

shíshálh Nation's Lower Crown water reservoir project received an infusion of $1.2 million from the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) - Disaster Risk Reduction - Climate Adaptation funding stream.
Sechelt landfill vertical expansion study and scale replacement projects funded

Sechelt landfill vertical expansion study and scale replacement projects funded

If determined to be feasible, vertical expansion may provide additional landfill life past 2030: 'much needed time to further explore long-term waste disposal options on the Coast'
Katherine Lake road repair costs escalate

Katherine Lake road repair costs escalate

The extra money is to come out of the region’s Canada Community Building Fund- Community Works Fund with each electoral area contributing $15,000.
Coast Car Co-op expands with sixth vehicle

Coast Car Co-op expands with sixth vehicle

Coast Car Co-op is delighted to announce the expansion of its fleet to six vehicles with the acquisition of its third hybrid sedan, which will be stationed at Trail Bay Mall in Sechelt.
Sunshine Coast Economic Development Organization halts operations after executive director exits

Sunshine Coast Economic Development Organization halts operations after executive director exits

Facing change, Sunshine Coast economic body to pause and plan