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DFO confirms Kwentens ?e te sinkwu died after ship strike

DFO confirms Kwentens ?e te sinkwu died after ship strike

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has updated the necropsy result for the Southern Resident killer whale J34, known as DoubleStuf, which was found dead near Sechelt in December of 2016, giving final confirmation that the whale died of injuries s
Directors to create ‘bone yard’ for abandoned or impounded vehicles

Directors to create ‘bone yard’ for abandoned or impounded vehicles

Vehicles that need to be impounded, particularly old RVs, are becoming a headache for the Sunshine Coast RCMP, prompting them to turn to local governments for help.
$1.3 million donation to mental health funding campaign

$1.3 million donation to mental health funding campaign

The Sechelt Hospital Foundation has received $1.3 million, which it will be putting towards a fund to help cover the cost of new mental health facilities. Stuart ‘Tookie’ Angus and Helen Angus provided the “pioneering donation” of $500,000.
More than 200,000 British Columbians offer views on daylight time

More than 200,000 British Columbians offer views on daylight time

Sunshine Coast had third-highest participation rate
Mental health, addictions and homelessness pressuring Coast healthcare, RCMP

Mental health, addictions and homelessness pressuring Coast healthcare, RCMP

More people are being treated for addictions and mental health challenges on the Sunshine Coast, placing pressure on healthcare workers and police, according to a frank discussion between healthcare staff, RCMP Staff Sgt.
Giant Pacific octopus on the hunt just off Bowen Island

Giant Pacific octopus on the hunt just off Bowen Island

Adam Taylor caught this footage of a giant Pacific octopus just off of Bowen's Seymour Bay.
George faces bigger bill for Prowse Road lift station

George faces bigger bill for Prowse Road lift station

The George Hotel and Residences will now be expected to pay an estimated $330, 516.79 in non-development cost charge (DCC) contributions to the upgrade of the Prowse Road sewer lift station in Gibsons.
Former MP Ray Skelly dead at 78

Former MP Ray Skelly dead at 78

Former NDP MP Ray Skelly has died. Skelly, who died July 14 in Comox at the age of 78, was the MP for the ridings of Comox – Powell River and North Island – Powell River for 14 years between 1979 and 1993.
More than 300 take part in Pulling Together

More than 300 take part in Pulling Together

More than 300 pullers, including indigenous Peoples, youth, police, and public service personnel have just wrapped up eight days on the water paddling in the annual Pulling Together canoe journey.
Directors look to boost water metering program

Directors look to boost water metering program

Sechelt director Darnelda Siegers made a push for more resources to be funnelled into the existing water meter program on the Sunshine Coast to capture more data about water use and leaks.