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Supportive housing debate continues

Supportive housing debate continues

Nearly 200 people attended the July 31 information sessions on a proposed supportive housing project in Gibsons amid increasingly vocal opposition to the project.
Coast’s ‘rolling arts’ festival memorializes lost members

Coast’s ‘rolling arts’ festival memorializes lost members

Thousands of people are expected to line streets and flood parking lots this weekend for one of the Sunshine Coast’s biggest summer events – the Coasters Car Club Sleepy Hollow Rod Run and Show ‘n’ Shine.
SCREDO: Changes coming at economic development organization

SCREDO: Changes coming at economic development organization

The Sunshine Coast Regional Economic Development Organization (SCREDO) is undergoing “significant organizational change” as it gets ready to start the final year of its service agreement with local governments.
Youth rescued after fall at Daniel Point

Youth rescued after fall at Daniel Point

A teenager was rescued after falling from rocks at Daniel Point last Saturday afternoon. He and a group of youths were climbing on rocks and jumping into the water at Daniel Point Park during the afternoon of Aug. 3.
Police Report: Caught on camera, thief stole camera

Police Report: Caught on camera, thief stole camera

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for July 24 to Aug.
Wildfire burning near Malaspina Substation

Wildfire burning near Malaspina Substation

The BC Wildfire Service is fighting a 3.8-hectare fire in the Pender Harbour area, the seventh in that part of the Sunshine Coast this season.
Fatal seaplane crashes spur safety questions

Fatal seaplane crashes spur safety questions

A fatal plane crash off B.C.’s central coast at the end of July is one more in the list of seaplane accidents in Canada this summer, prompting questions around their safety.
Scientist with Sechelt connection hiking across the country for birds

Scientist with Sechelt connection hiking across the country for birds

The Great Trail
33-year-old Squamish man dies Sunday on the Stawamus Chief

33-year-old Squamish man dies Sunday on the Stawamus Chief

Second rock climber to die on the Chief in the last six weeks
No sign of marine pollution after Keats boat fire

No sign of marine pollution after Keats boat fire

There have been no signs of pollution or debris following a fire that engulfed at 28-foot Bayliner pleasure craft at Plumper Cove on Keats Island last Tuesday.