Opinion

'People from coast to coast to coast have felt the impact. We’ve been breathing in toxic wildfire smoke, thousands have been evacuated from their communities, and four firefighters have lost their lives fighting these flames.'

It's time. Let's celebrate our marvellous local businesses in the 2023 Sunshine Coast People's Choice Awards.

If the B.C. Wildfire Service is saying “Don’t go there,” then don’t go there. No vacation, or even that great short cut route, is worth your life or the lives of your passengers.

'B.C. is experiencing serious drought conditions now the third year in a row. On our own we cannot stop climate change, but at the provincial level you have the power to mitigate its impact.'

'I want to extend a heartfelt thank-you to those in the Squamish community who were such a support to me on Saturday evening, Aug. 19, after I was followed and attacked by a male black bear in Coho Park.'

The Health Ministry says B.C. pharmacy distributors have been supplied with newer product to replace any expired product and any pharmacies with no or low supply can contact their distributor for more.

An opinion piece on how Meta blockage of news is affecting wildfire emergency situation in B.C. and North West Territories.

We are lucky to have good disaster planning teams on the North Shore. But we also need to take individual action to play our part.

New West resident says provincial air-conditioning program is a "feel-good" gesture, but better options exist for keeping folks cool.

'The solution is extending the Trans Canada Highway to the Sunshine Coast and connecting it to the Sea to Sky Highway via Anvil Island. This arrangement could repurpose the Sunshine Coast ferry for Vancouver Island service, providing travelers with more options, particularly coming from the North.'