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SCRD adjusts board committee and liaison appointments

SCRD adjusts board committee and liaison appointments

In 2025, there will be split chairmanship for the Sunshine Coast Regional District’s committee of the whole, per a motion endorsed by the board at its Dec. 12 meeting.
Just ask Sarah: Holiday gatherings, support available

Just ask Sarah: Holiday gatherings, support available

The holiday season is here, bringing festive events and support services for people of all ages in our community.
Coast Scene: Season of giving!

Coast Scene: Season of giving!

'Tis the season of giving –– here are just some of the donations from local organizations shared with Coast Reporter
BC SPCA Powell River has many animals in need of adoption

BC SPCA Powell River has many animals in need of adoption

Quirky felines looking for human companions in qathet region
ArtBeat: Gibsons singer raises voice in swan song

ArtBeat: Gibsons singer raises voice in swan song

The international champions of women’s acapella barbershop singing, the Lions Gate Sweet Adelines Chorus, performed a final victory lap at the Sweet Adelines International Competition in Kansas City, Missouri this fall.
Marine crash involving Woodfibre LNG vessels: One person assessed in hospital

Marine crash involving Woodfibre LNG vessels: One person assessed in hospital

A crash occurred between two marine vessels working on the Squamish LNG project on Dec. 18, authorities confirm.
Gibsons Paddle Club can remain at Porpoise Bay through 2025

Gibsons Paddle Club can remain at Porpoise Bay through 2025

Sechelt chapter of the club has been displaced several times in its search for a permanent home.
SCRD's 2025 mock volumetric water billing plan okayed

SCRD's 2025 mock volumetric water billing plan okayed

Clients served by the Sunshine Coast Regional District’s North and South Pender water systems are to receive a mock volumetric billing along with their regular water rate invoice next spring.
A fall investment forum part of new regional Chamber of Commerce requests

A fall investment forum part of new regional Chamber of Commerce requests

The Sunshine Coast Chamber of Commerce presented a four-part 2025 request to the regional district board at its Dec. 12 meeting.
Regional bylaws enacted, fees going up in 2025

Regional bylaws enacted, fees going up in 2025

2024's last scheduled meeting for the Sunshine Coast Regional District board held Dec. 12, saw elected officials go from first reading to adoption on one new bylaw and amendments to 10 others.