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Sunshine Coast Regional District COVID-19 Updates

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Board Adopts 2020 Financial Plan

News Release

Backyard Burning Prohibited

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy in collaboration with provincial public health partners has issued an open burning ban - NO BACKYARD BURNING. Campfires (0.5 x 0.5 metres max) are currently allowed. To report a violation, please visit: https://forms.gov.bc.ca/environment/rapp/

SCRD Board and Committee meetings now Live-streamed

More details and agendas here

The following SCRD facilities are closed to the public:

• Field Road Administration Building
• Recreation facilities: Gibsons & Area Community Centre, Gibsons & District Aquatic Facility, Sechelt Aquatic Centre, Sunshine Coast Arena, Pender Harbour Aquatic & Fitness Centre. Here is information on what happens to your passes if you have purchased one. What does this mean for people registered in programs? Find out here.
• Dakota Ridge Recreation Area
• All community halls and sports fields
• Pender Harbour transfer station share shed
• All playgrounds

SCRD parks remain open for public use, however, service levels may be reduced. The SCRD has implemented steps to limit contact between employees. These include allowing some employees to work from home, staggering some shifts and separating physical workspaces. As a result, the public is being asked to be patient if there is a delayed response to their enquiries. Please direct your enquiries to 604-885-6800 or info@scrd.ca.