Sunshine Coast

• B.C. makes changes to Sunshine Coast dock management plan, but opponents unconvinced

  The province released a draft of the plan in November, leading to intense debate in the community -- particularly among residents with waterfront property.

  Politics

  Mar 15
  
• Dispute brewing over changes to private dock management on Sunshine Coast

  A new dock management plan for areas in the shíshálh Nation's traditionally territory is facing backlash from some Sunshine Coast residents.

  Politics

  Feb 2
  
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• 13 B.C. city temperature records fall under spring-like winter conditions

  Temperatures have been well above chilly wintry norms in many B.C. cities, and on Wednesday there were 13 daily high temperature records broken across the province.

  Weather

  Dec 28, 2023
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• 19 Sunshine Coast properties can’t drink water due to elevated arsenic levels

  A Sunshine Coast resident, along with 18 other properties in the Garden Bay area, has been under a “do not use” warning for their water due to elevated arsenic levels. 

  Health

  Dec 17, 2023
• IHIT deployed to Sunshine Coast over Vancouver man’s suspicious death

  Police said Henry Doyle was found with injuries that ultimately proved fatal near Klein Lake on the Sunshine Coast on Saturday.

  Crime

  Sep 26, 2023
• Gusty winds complicate B.C. wildfire fight, but human-caused blazes also a factor

  Four regional districts, from the Sunshine Coast to the Cariboo, central Okanagan and Peace River, issued or upgraded evacuation orders between Friday and Sunday.

  Fire

  Sep 18, 2023
• Evacuation orders, local state of emergency issued due to wildfire burning north of Sechelt

  Seven properties in the Clowhom Lake area in Electoral Area B are under evacuation order and another five properties are under alert.

  Fire

  Sep 16, 2023
• shishalh First Nation pitches new reservoir amid Sunshine Coast drought

  The nation has secured the backing of local governments, but still needs a funding commitment from senior levels of government to move forward.

  Environment

  Sep 15, 2023
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• Severe water restrictions in place for some Sunshine Coast residents

  The communities of Secret Cove, Halfmoon Bay, Sechelt, Selma Park, Wilson Creek and Roberts Creek are under Stage 4 water restrictions.

  Environment

  Sep 8, 2023
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• Vehicle accident led to BC Ferries crew shortage that chopped Sunshine Coast sailings

  An employee was in the accident on the way to work, resulting in around eight cancelled sailings between the two Sunshine Coast destinations between Saturday and Monday.

  Traffic

  Sep 4, 2023