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Sechelt News - - Coast Reporter
WEB4 days ago · Sechelt landfill vertical expansion study and scale replacement projects funded. If determined to be feasible, vertical expansion may provide additional landfill life past 2030: 'much needed time to further explore long-term waste disposal options on the Coast'. Sep 17, 2024 3:26 PM Read more >.
Road repairs from 2021 storms under way on the Sunshine Coast
WEBAug 23, 2024 · Over the summer and fall, MOTI is polishing off three projects in Roberts Creek and Halfmoon Bay, replacing culverts and repairing road embankment erosion as heavy rains during the November 2021 storm caused debris blockages and washed out culverts. “These repairs include increasing culverts to …
Sunshine Coast-Powell River candidate update - Coast Reporter
WEBMay 9, 2024 · An email received from communications manager with the BC Green Party, Rippon Madtha did not provide details on timing for an announcement of a Powell River-Sushine Coast candidate, but indicated that the party is "planning to run a full slate of 93 candidates in the October election. "We currently have …
SCRD settles fire flow saga - Coast Reporter
WEBMar 18, 2024 · SCRD fire flow amendments questioned, then adopted. Matching legalities with current practices proved to be a complicated undertaking for the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) board at its March 14 meeting. Connie Jordison Mar 18, 2024 1:43 PM. A fire hydrant on Sunshine Coast Regional District's South Pender water system.
Sechelt Library anticipates being closed for weeks following …
WEBJan 20, 2024 · A flood at the Sechelt Library Jan. 17 means that the facility will be closed for an anticipated two to four weeks. Courtesy of Leianne Emery
B.C. drought: What is a drought? - Coast Reporter
WEBJun 17, 2024 · But, what exactly is a drought? According to the British Columbia Drought and Water Scarcity Response Plan, updated this past April, there are three major factors used to determine a drought: low winter snow accumulation, spring weather and the rate of snow melt, and warm summer weather with little precipitation during July and August.
Martin Mars water bomber could be ready to move on …
WEBAug 21, 2024 · The Hawaii Martin Mars water bomber could be ready to start moving overland from Patricia Bay to the B.C. Aviation Museum as early as Wednesday. Nickel Brothers Moving was fitting girders under the massive plane on Tuesday and lifting it onto a swivelling trailer in preparation for the 3.2-kilometre …
Local Obituaries - Coast Reporter
WEBMar 22, 2024 · Obituary: Mark Powell. 'Throughout his life, Mark was devoted to family and community, always operating with integrity and meaningful action. Forward-thinking, he focussed on creating better outcomes for people whenever possible, especially for his children Christopher and Jessica.'. Mar 29, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >.
Five Coasters considering seeking BC NDP nomination ... - Coast …
WEBFeb 6, 2024 · Five people have told the local riding association that they're interested in seeking the nomination for the 2024 provincial election – all of them from the lower Sunshine Coast, association president Bill Forst told Coast Reporter in a Feb. 2 email. The hopefuls who have stepped forward so far are: Darnelda Siegers, a previous mayor of ...