Sunshine Coast Drought

• ‘Genuinely stressed’: Gibsons mayor wants B.C.’s help as Sunshine Coast prepares for drought

  Silas White wants the province to clear some of the red tape that's currently slowing down efforts by the Sunshine Coast Regional District to bolster its water supply this season.

  Environment

  Jun 2, 2023
  
• Drought water restrictions lift on Sunshine Coast

  For the first time since last May, the Sunshine Coast Regional District has lifted water conservation regulations affecting a large part of its area north of Vancouver.

  Weather

  Feb 6, 2023
  
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• Drought emergency lifted in B.C.’s Sunshine Coast

  A state of local emergency in response to drought along British Columbia's Sunshine Coast has been lifted as water flow returned to a key water source.

  Environment

  Nov 18, 2022
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• Drought-driven state of emergency extended on Sunshine Coast

  The move extends a ban on water use to fill hot tubs and pools, installing ice surfaces, growing non-medical cannabis or producing concrete and gravel until at least Nov. 21. 

  Environment

  Nov 16, 2022
• Sunshine Coast district seeks emergency extension as winter water supply ‘uncertain’

  A state of local emergency on Oct. 18 as the Chapman reservoir, which serves 90 per cent of the homes and businesses in the Sechelt area, was at "imminent risk" of running dry.

  Environment

  Nov 8, 2022
• Sunshine Coast breweries braces for drought water restrictions

  Staff at Batch 44 Brewery and Kitchen in Sechelt, B.C., know how to weather a storm without falling flat.

  Environment

  Oct 18, 2022
• Sunshine Coast declares state of local emergency as drought persists

  The emergency declaration comes with a strict water conservation order, banning the use of pools and hot tubs and the production of alcoholic beverages.

  Environment

  Oct 17, 2022
• Sunshine Coast Regional District bans outdoor use of tap water as region faces drought conditions

  The regulations are in effect until further notice. Those who fail to comply face the possibility of a $500 fine.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2021