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BC Ferries cancels last Monday sailings as ‘long period of snowfall’ expected

BC Ferries cancels last Monday sailings as ‘long period of snowfall’ expected

BC Ferries has cancelled the last round trip Monday between Langdale and Horseshoe Bay “due to the expected deteriorating weather conditions and snow forecast.” Environment Canada issued a snowfall warning Monday for coastal B.C.
Evacuation preparations continue at Seawatch

Evacuation preparations continue at Seawatch

Residents of Sechelt’s Seawatch neighbourhood continue preparing to leave their homes as they anticipate an evacuation order that could come on Friday, if not earlier.
Conservation honour goes to Tuwanek’s Linda Williams

Conservation honour goes to Tuwanek’s Linda Williams

John Hind-Smith Award
McMahon seeks to double stipend for ‘radically underfunded’ rural directors

McMahon seeks to double stipend for ‘radically underfunded’ rural directors

Rural directors are paid a separate stipend of approximately $1,350 a year and that should double, according to Area E director Donna McMahon.
Gibsons Library funding ask gets go-ahead to round two

Gibsons Library funding ask gets go-ahead to round two

Directors voted to approve the Gibsons and District Public Library funding request and include it in the second round of the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) budget deliberations in March.
Proposed Largo Road connection sparks ‘resounding concern’

Proposed Largo Road connection sparks ‘resounding concern’

A through-road could give a new option for drivers to get from the heart of Roberts Creek to Highway 101 – but some residents are taking issue with the proposal.
SD46 schools closed Monday

SD46 schools closed Monday

Schools in the Sunshine Coast School District (SD46) will be closed Monday due to unsafe road conditions caused by weekend snowfall.
Ferry service resumes after Saturday windstorm cancels sailings, pummels Horseshoe Bay

Ferry service resumes after Saturday windstorm cancels sailings, pummels Horseshoe Bay

Regular ferry service to the Sunshine Coast has resumed after a major windstorm Saturday forced BC Ferries to cancel sailings and caused extensive damage at Horseshoe Bay.
BC Ferries: Sailings resume after cancellations due to high winds

BC Ferries: Sailings resume after cancellations due to high winds

The Queen of Coquitlam resumed its regular schedule for the Sunshine Coast after six sailings were cancelled early Saturday due to high winds. The cancelled sailings included the 8:40 a.m., 10:50 a.m. and 1:05 p.m.
Coast Reporter Radio: Seawatch update and snow day grab bag

Coast Reporter Radio: Seawatch update and snow day grab bag

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