The Local Weekly The heart and soul of our communities with news and information about the Sunshine Coast
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RCMP Report
District’s tractor stolen Sunshine Coast RCMP are investigating a report that a green 2010 John Deer...
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BC’s three-week lockdown hopes to ‘break the chain’
To address rising COVID- 19 case counts, protect people and communities and help break the chain of ...
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Gibsons AED installations
The Town of Gibsons and the Rotary Club of Gibsons have collaborated to install automated external d...
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Female salmon are dying at higher rates than males
Female adult sockeye from the Fraser River are dying at significantly higher rates than their male c...
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We Say Goodbye
The Sunshine Coast has been one of the last small markets in Canada to be served by two newspapers. Unfortunately, that is about to change as market conditions have resulted in this being the final issue of The Local Weekly. Suffice it to say, leaving a community that you have been an integral part of ... Read More » -
RCMP Report
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Rules on visiting Vancouver Coastal Health facilities easing
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BC’s three-week lockdown hopes to ‘break the chain’
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medical assistance in dying
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SCRD 2021 budget endorsed
On March 25, the SCRD board endorsed its 2021 budget, solidifying this year’s property tax rate increases of between 5.5 and 24.5 percent. Area A (Pender Harbour) will see the largest percentage increase on the SCRD portion of 2021 property tax bills. Increases for the remaining areas, with the exception of Island jurisdictions, will be ... Read More » -
New directors for Chamber of Commerce
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Sechelt aims for 2021 staffing increases
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Gibsons engagement on 2021 budget
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Gibsons AED installations
Arts & Entertainment
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Orcas fundraising
The Orcas Swim Team is planning be part of the effort to raise funds to replace the diving blocks in the Sechelt Pool. The Orcas will be seeking your support for our first ever Swimathon with the goal to “Adopt A Block.” This COVID-safe event, under the guidance of Head Swim Coach Cathy Verge, ... Read More » -
Special O keeps ‘marching on’
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Explore an ancient mountaintop forest in Skwxwú7mesh
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Opportunities for virtual events still exist everywhere
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Looking Back
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Join the virtual Constituency Office Open House
While we are all happy to turn the calendar from 2020 to 2021, the past year has provided an opportunity for leaders of our community to step forth more than ever before. The Sunshine Coast has an abundance of these leaders, people who make incredible contributions to enrich their community. We recently had the opportunity ... Read More » -
2021 homeowner grant
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Nicholas Simons named to cabinet
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Expanded internet infrastructure a priority
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Premier’s statement on Louis Riel Day
Weekly Cartoon
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Real Estate Market still strong
The Sunshine Coast real estate market has cooled a bit in the last two weeks, but it is still very much a seller’s market. Successful buyers have mortgage pre-approval and are working with a local buyer’s agent. Here are how the numbers broke down in detail for March. March year-over-year (YOY) • March 2020 saw ... Read More » -
DIY backyard shed ideas for “me space”
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Grow local this season
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Renovation trends for the year ahead
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How to address moss in the lawn
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Allergies or COVID-19?
As winter gives way to spring, nature does not give any signs in relation to what the people of the world are going through. As trees and flowers bloom, just like they do every spring, the people accustomed to witnessing the awe-inspiring transformation on display each spring are experiencing a transformation of their own. Social ... Read More » -
Report shows racism in BC health care
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How to manage financial stress for better mental health
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Easy ways to keep your immune system strong
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WorkSafeBC increasing inspections
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Coast to Capital
I am pleased the Local Weekly is back in print and to once again have this opportunity to connect with the Coast. The past months have been challenging for us all, and especially for the most vulnerable in our community and those who serve them. Thanks to the informed and calm direction from our public ... Read More » -
Real Estate Market Minute
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Free income tax preparation
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How SCRD taxes are rising
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Money for ‘social finance’