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Sunshine Coast campaign school welcomes women and gender-diverse people
Sunshine Coast campaign school welcomes women and gender-diverse people
'Running for office must be one of the strangest job application processes out there! So much of the work happens behind the scenes that it can be difficult to grasp the role and responsibilities, and gauge whether this is for you,'
dlvr.it
February 10, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Rain showers will end late afternoon in qathet region
Rain showers will end late afternoon in qathet region
A mix of sun, cloud and rain expected for most of the week, with mild temperatures
dlvr.it
February 10, 2026 at 7:36 PM
New shoreline development permit area and heritage conservation area for Gambier moves ahead
New shoreline development permit area and heritage conservation area for Gambier moves ahead
Draft policies aim to protect shorelines and cultural sites on Gambier
dlvr.it
February 10, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Gibsons pushes forward on climate resilience with new community-wide plan
Gibsons pushes forward on climate resilience with new community-wide plan
Council endorses roadmap linking emissions cuts with climate adaptation
dlvr.it
February 10, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Gibsons council advances long‑awaited Aquifer Protection Bylaw
Gibsons council advances long‑awaited Aquifer Protection Bylaw
Three readings move long‑planned water‑protection rules forward
dlvr.it
February 9, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Kisses and Kicks: February 6 edition
Kisses and Kicks: February 6 edition
Here are the good deeds (and not so good deeds) that happened in our Coast community this week!
dlvr.it
February 7, 2026 at 3:32 AM
211 connects folks in qathet region to community supports
211 connects folks in qathet region to community supports
Service providers observe an increase in needs and calls across BC
dlvr.it
February 7, 2026 at 3:32 AM
Pick up destroyed by fire in Pender Harbour
Pick up destroyed by fire in Pender Harbour
Access to fight the fire and to the hall for members responding to the page was complicated, as the pick up truck was in the middle of the road and vehicles could not get past.
dlvr.it
February 6, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Sun and cloud today in qathet region
Sun and cloud today in qathet region
Rain in the forecast for the weekend
dlvr.it
February 6, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Drywall collection suspended at Pender transfer station
Drywall collection suspended at Pender transfer station
As of Feb. 5, there will be no drywall collection available at the Pender Harbour solid waste transfer station.
dlvr.it
February 6, 2026 at 6:51 PM
BC SPCA calendar contest runs until February 21
BC SPCA calendar contest runs until February 21
Animal guardians in qathet invited to share their furry family member’s photo
dlvr.it
February 6, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Powell River Therapeutic Riding Association fundraising for hay
Powell River Therapeutic Riding Association fundraising for hay
Seven horses currently live and work at stables on Myrtle Avenue
dlvr.it
February 5, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Sunshine Coast Weather: Feb. 4 saw record high temperatures
Sunshine Coast Weather: Feb. 4 saw record high temperatures
Patches of fog with very little wind on the lower Sunshine Coast this morning,
dlvr.it
February 5, 2026 at 4:20 PM
$71 million 2026 SCRD budget clears committee
$71 million 2026 SCRD budget clears committee
A draft operating budget of $71.46 million (along with capital spending of $64.91 million) sailed through Round 2 budget committee debate at the Sunshine Coast Regional District Feb. 2.
dlvr.it
February 4, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Sunshine Coast Weather: Rain retreats, January's rain totals in
Sunshine Coast Weather: Rain retreats, January's rain totals in
Balmy and dry conditions are in the outlook for our area until the weekend.
dlvr.it
February 4, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Powell River Public Library to host Olympic watch parties
Powell River Public Library to host Olympic watch parties
Curling and women's hockey are up first, featuring Team Canada
dlvr.it
February 4, 2026 at 3:35 PM
‘Layers of community love’: How the Sunshine Coast rallied to support local builder after life‑changing injury
‘Layers of community love’: How the Sunshine Coast rallied to support local builder after life‑changing injury
'He’s someone who has no enemies. Everybody knows him and who he is, and you can tell by the outpouring of support that he’s well‑appreciated and well‑liked and a good person.’
dlvr.it
February 3, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Gambier OCP shift: Trust committee to embed First Nations policy directives
Gambier OCP shift: Trust committee to embed First Nations policy directives
Trust committee advances first phase of reconciliation-focused OCP rewrite
dlvr.it
February 3, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Nine stranded Squamish paddleboarders rescued from Howe Sound
Nine stranded Squamish paddleboarders rescued from Howe Sound
A well-prepared group of adventurers made the right call when they contacted marine rescuers after being pinned down by wind and waves during a winter outing on Howe Sound.
dlvr.it
February 3, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Armour’s Beach upgrades and Swim Drink Fish funding
Armour’s Beach upgrades and Swim Drink Fish funding
Town pursues major waterfront renewal with $4M grant application and early design work complete
dlvr.it
February 3, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Kisses and Kicks: January 30 edition
Kisses and Kicks: January 30 edition
Here are the good deeds (and not so good deeds) that happened in our Coast community this week!
dlvr.it
February 3, 2026 at 4:19 AM
qathet School District approves requests for in-kind support
qathet School District approves requests for in-kind support
Access to facilities and equipment required by jazz festival and outdoor camp for marginalized youth
dlvr.it
February 3, 2026 at 3:34 AM
Encouraging women, youth to become local government leaders
Encouraging women, youth to become local government leaders
An upcoming womens campaign school and inclusion of a youth delegate to the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities Association promoted by Sunshine Coast Regional District board director.
dlvr.it
February 2, 2026 at 2:36 PM
qathet Black History Month event returns for third year
qathet Black History Month event returns for third year
African and Afro-Caribbean Association of qathet hope to bring joy, culture and food to the community
dlvr.it
February 1, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Contracts awarded, amended on four Sunshine Coast Regional District projects
Contracts awarded, amended on four Sunshine Coast Regional District projects
Funds allocated for work on North Pender watermains, the community hall at Connor Park, Gibsons and Area Community Centre and at Sechelt Landfill.
dlvr.it
January 31, 2026 at 8:35 PM