Coast Reporter

Snow fall warning issued for qathet region Cold, unstable air mass is bringing a risk of snow down to sea level

Snow fall warning issued for qathet region

Hydropower training program launches scholarship program honouring shíshálh Elder Sid Quinn Scholarships honour late shíshálh Elder while expanding hydropower training for First Nations

Hydropower training program launches scholarship program honouring shíshálh Elder Sid Quinn

City of Powell River hosts francophonie ceremony for second year March marks worldwide celebration of French language, culture and contributions of francophones to Canadian society

City of Powell River hosts francophonie ceremony for second year

syiyaya launches four-part video series First video in series confronts residential school truths, calls for collective healing

syiyaya launches four-part video series

Youth art exhibit to take place in spring at qathet Art Centre Exhibition themes around nature and ecology

Youth art exhibit to take place in spring at qathet Art Centre

Prevention is the key to halting European chafer beetle damage June is when the beetles mate and July is when they typically lay eggs in your lawn's soil, so there's still time to prepare.

Prevention is the key to halting European chafer beetle damage

Snowpack below average in Chapman watershed Snow depths at the Chapman Creek monitoring point increased by 38 centimetres over the month of February according to the BC River Forecast Centre.

Snowpack below average in Chapman watershed

Powell River mother raises awareness about trisomy 18 Daughter living with complex chromosome condition has thrived with community support

Powell River mother raises awareness about trisomy 18

Powell River Public Library hosting paralympic watch parties All eyes are on athletes competing in Italy

Powell River Public Library hosting paralympic watch parties

Kisses and Kicks: March 6 edition Here are the good deeds (and not so good deeds) that happened in our Coast community this week!

Kisses and Kicks: March 6 edition

City of Powell River proposes 2026 tax rate At special city council meeting, councillors vote for 8.21 per cent tax increase for taxpayers

City of Powell River proposes 2026 tax rate

Davis Bay Library launches new book box delivery program The pilot program was created to accommodate Sechelt residents who can't make it to the library, due to its limited hours.

Davis Bay Library launches new book box delivery program

SCRD portion of 2026 property taxes to rise A five year financial plan that sees the Sunshine Coast Regional District taking in over $79 million in revenue and spending $72.5 million on operations this year received four readings at the Feb 26 board meeting.

SCRD portion of 2026 property taxes to rise

qathet region March outlook: Above average temperatures Larger swings in temperature and active weather are expected, typical of the transition toward spring

qathet region March outlook: Above average temperatures

Sunshine Coast Weather: Highs of 9 degrees C expected Rain is expected to return overnight, with low temperature readings in the 6 degree C range.

Sunshine Coast Weather: Highs of 9 degrees C expected

Powell River community income tax clinic now open Program run through Povert Law helped hundreds of taxpayers last year

Powell River community income tax clinic now open

qathet accordion extravaganza/fundraiser takes place Sunday Guest musicians and festival line-up will be announced

qathet accordion extravaganza/fundraiser takes place Sunday

Briefs: Sechelt council is encouraging playtime over screentime District staff is also streamlining grant applications, endorsements and letters of support.

Briefs: Sechelt council is encouraging playtime over screentime

Rocks replace tents on the sidewalk off Hightide Avenue in Sechelt As underground services work is set to being on adjacent construction, the unhoused are being relocated for their own safety

Rocks replace tents on the sidewalk off Hightide Avenue in Sechelt

Two Cliff Gilker Park bridge replacements promised in 2026 Completing replacements as a cooperative project with the Sunshine Coast Community Forest, using wood rather than metal bridge structures, is slated to save time and $578,930.

Two Cliff Gilker Park bridge replacements promised in 2026

Powell River Salmon Society’s Fry Day expanding Society setting aside two days for children to release small salmon back into Lang Creek

Powell River Salmon Society’s Fry Day expanding

Sunshine Coast Weather: A damp start to the day Environment Canada forecasting daytime high temperatures of a "spring-like" 10 degrees C.  

Sunshine Coast Weather: A damp start to the day

Powell River Recreation Complex funding recommendation postponed qathet Regional District directors trying to come up with an amount to contribute towards city recreation facility

Powell River Recreation Complex funding recommendation postponed

Fisheries and Oceans Canada wants to divest the Saltery Bay dock qathet Regional District board will consider meeting with Sunshine Coast directors regarding harbour facility

Fisheries and Oceans Canada wants to divest the Saltery Bay dock

Powell River Airport operational again Pacific Coastal Airlines flight leaves runway at low speed, no injuries reported

Powell River Airport operational again

New collaborative farm CSA pilot launches in qathet Powell River Food Box Program includes four local farms

New collaborative farm CSA pilot launches in qathet

Warmer temperatures hit qathet region, but rain in the forecast Sunshine will return on the weekend

Warmer temperatures hit qathet region, but rain in the forecast

Texada seniors housing supported by qathet Regional District Board will help seniors housing society apply for grant funds to further the project

Texada seniors housing supported by qathet Regional District

Dozens of first responders took part in Special O Polar Plunge in Sechelt The BC Law Enforcement Torch Run was the main supporter of the Special Olympics event, with BC Sheriff Service taking lead. Photos

Dozens of first responders took part in Special O Polar Plunge in Sechelt

qathet School District board chair provides update Edgehill Elementary School construction making progress

qathet School District board chair provides update