Tag: Sunshine Coast

Domtar announces reopening of Howe Sound mill

Forestry Wylie Henderson -
The Howe Sound mill is set to reopen, according to Domtar.

Drought conditions worsen across Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast: report

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The east Island and Sunshine Coast are at Level 2 on the province's drought severity index, while the west Island is at Level 1. Level 5 is the most severe.

Slight increase for Sunshine Coast drought conditions according to provincial report

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The B.C. government has published its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data current to Sept. 17.

SCRD opens waste reduction grant funding application 

Sunshine Coast Regional District Tyler Hay -
Applications are open for the Sunshine Coast Regional District's 2026 Waste Reduction Initiatives Program. 

Open burning restrictions to be lifted in North Island, Sunshine Coast Friday

Wildfires Wylie Henderson -
As of noon Friday, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires will be allowed again in the North Island Mid Coast and Sunshine Coast fire zones.

Harbour Air to acquire Pacific Coastal Airlines

Tourism Wylie Henderson -
Harbour Air has announced it is buying Pacific Coastal Airlines in a deal that will create a new regional airline group while keeping both airlines operating independently.

Pair of Sunshine Coast Regional District seats contested as nominations close 

Sunshine Coast Regional District Tyler Hay -
Nominations have closed for the 2026 general local election, with two contested races for Sunshine Coast Regional District board seats. 

BC Ferries gets approval to offset fuel surcharges with fare revenue

BC Ferries Wylie Henderson -
The BC Ferries Commissioner approved BC Ferries’ request to transfer its price-cap balance to the fuel deferral account.

Latest drought report identifies low streamflow concerns for southeast Vancouver Island

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The B.C. government has released its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data up to Sept. 10.

All active Vancouver Island wildfires under control

Wildfires Wylie Henderson -
The BC Wildfire Service said five active wildfires were burning in the North Island and had all been triggered by lightning in mid-August.

SCRD launches multi-year project to remove knotweed from John Daly Park 

Sunshine Coast Regional District Tyler Hay -
The Sunshine Coast Regional District is launching a project to eliminate knotweed in John Daly Park.

First bells of 2026-27 school year draw near

Education Wylie Henderson -
Students throughout Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast are returning for the 2026-27 school year Tuesday, Sept. 8 and Wednesday, Sept. 9.

BC Ferries sets sail for busy Labour Day long weekend

BC Ferries Wylie Henderson -
BC Ferries expects busy conditions all day Friday, with the busiest periods Saturday morning and afternoon.

Wetter weather and sweater weather dampen local drought conditions

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The province's latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin says drought conditions have improved across B.C. following recent precipitation and cooler weather.

Gibsons plans to remove unsafe trees as part of Charman Creek restoration 

Sunshine Coast Regional District Tyler Hay -
The Town of Gibsons is moving into the second phase of its Charman Creek Restoration Project, focusing on reducing long-term risks from erosion and flooding and improving fish habitat. 

Coastal Fire Centre campfire ban to be lifted Thursday

Wildfires Wylie Henderson -
The ban will be rescinded throughout the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction, which includes Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast, as of noon Thursday.
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B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Prices see little movement as Vancouver Island real estate turns to buyers’ market

Real Estate
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board recorded 13 per cent fewer home sales in September than a year earlier, while benchmark prices remained relatively stable.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

Emergency Services
Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents can take part in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill this week.
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