Media Releases
2023
January 31 - It’s time to have your say on the Community Climate Action Plan
January 20 - Budget Discussions Take Place Next Week
January 20 - Traffic Disruptions at Reed Road and Henry Road
January 18 - Working Together to Secure Water Supply
January 13 - Over $73,000 in bylaw fines issued last year
January 9 - Help Make a Difference in our Region, Join Today!
2022
December 21 - New Planning Fees Coming January 1
December 20 - Have your say on the location of a new Community Hall
December 19 - Closure Notice –SCRD Offices & Facilities for Tuesday, December 20
December 13 - Return to Stage 1 Water Conservation Regulations
December 8 - Waste Reduction Initiatives Program Funding Awarded
December 7 - EOC Update – Why are we still in Stage 4?
December 6 - Join a Water Rates Community Information Session
November 30 - EOC Update - Freezing Weather & Water Supply
November 29 - Budget 2023 at the SCRD
November 24 - Update on Cyber Incident
November 23 - Water Supply Update – Stage 4 Still in Place
November 18 - Stage of Local Emergency Cancelled – Stage 4 Water Regulations Remain in Place
November 17 - Sunshine Coast Arena to Reopen
November 15 - State of Local Emergency Extended
November 10 - Sunshine Coast Regional District Welcomes New Board of Directors
November 10 - Second Order Issued Under State of Local Emergency
November 10 - Closure of Vinebrook Bridge access on Suncoaster Trail
November 8 - SOLE Extended, Update on Water Regulations
November 7 - Water Regulations Required to Secure Supply
November 1 - Sechelt Aquatic Centre Reopens
October 31 - Some Water Use Restrictions Lifted; Caution Still Required
October 28 - Water Supply Update - More Rain Still Needed
October 25 - State of Local Emergency Remains in Place
October 21 - Community Consumption Down – State of Local Emergency Remains in Place
October 18 - Water Supply Update & Further information on the State of Local Emergency
October 17 - State of Local Emergency Declared Due to Drought
October 17 - Free Drop Off of Major Household Appliances Begins November 1
October 14 - Water Supply Update – Continue Conserving
October 13 - Local Governments & the shIshálh Nation Statement on Water Supply
October 12 Water Supply Update – Every Drop Counts
October 7 - Campfires Banned on the Sunshine Coast
October 7 - Fire Prevention Week in the SCRD
October 7 - Planning Enquiries by Appointment Only
October 6 - Water Supply Update – Siphons Installed at Edwards Lake
October 4 - Get Involved in Solid Waste Planning on the Sunshine Coast!
October 3 - SCRD Annual Backroad Trash Bash a Success
September 29 - Consumption Stays Just Above Targeted Amount
September 28 - Sunshine Coast Arena Opening Delayed
September 27 - Emergency Operations Centre Activated Due to Significant Drought Period
September 26 - New Waste Disposal Regulations to Come into Effect November 1
September 23 - Recent Cyber Incident at the SCRD
September 21 - Severe Water Shortage Continues without Heavy Rain
September 16 - Next Steps for New Zoning Bylaw
September 14 - National Day of Mourning – SCRD Service Impacts
September 14 - Every Drop Counts, Conserve Water Now
September 9 - BC Hydro Streetlight Replacement Project
September 6 - We Need You for the Trash Bash Annual Community Clean Up
September 1 - Public Hearing for Updated Zoning Bylaw
August 31 - New Logo and Fire Fighting Vehicle for Roberts Creek
August 30 - Ban on all Outdoor Use of Drinking Water in the Chapman Water System Effective August 31
August 30 - Another Heat Warning in Effect for the Sunshine Coast
August 29 - Ask Questions, Stay Informed about Wastewater Services
August 24 - Heat Warning in Effect for the Sunshine Coast
August 23 - Stage 3 Water Conservation Regulations Effective Immediately
August 17 - Get Involved in Solid Waste Planning on the Sunshine Coast!
August 16 - Heat Warning - Cooling Centres Opening
August 16 - Call Before You Dig, Clear, Build or Demolish, $30,000 Issued in Bylaw Fines
August 9 - Water Conservation Regulations Patrols and Enforcement to Increase
August 3 - Ban on Campfires in Effect Thursday, August 4 at Noon
August 2 - Get Funding to Help Reduce Waste
July 29 - Swift Response Stops Fast Moving Bush Fire in Halfmoon Bay
July 28 - Cooling Centres Remaining Open Through the Weekend
July 27 - Church Road Well Field Project – Further Water Service Disruption
July 27 - Stage 2 Water Conservation Regulations in Effect July 29 in South Pender Harbour
July - 27 - Planned Phone Outage Today at Sunshine Coast Regional District Facilities
July 25 - Cooling Centres and Heat Response Plan
July 21 - Church Road Well Field Project - Water Service Disruption
July 20 - Grant announced for Woodcreek Park Wastewater Treatment Facility
July 19 - Stage 2 Water Conservation Regulations in Effect July 28
July 14 - An Update on the Coopers Green Hall Replacement Project
July 13 - Planned Phone Outage at Sunshine Coast Regional District Facilities
July 8 - Changes are coming to SCRD Swim Lessons
July 4 - Planned Phone Outage at Sunshine Coast Regional District Facilities
June 30 - Church Road Well Field Project: Traffic & Curbside Collection Disruption
June 29 - Seeking Volunteers for the Water Supply Advisory Committee
June 27 - New Firefighting Vehicle for Halfmoon Bay
June 20 - Vital Watermain Work to Begin in Secret Cove Area
June 17 - Planned Phone Outage at the SCRD
June 17 - Get Involved in the Community Climate Action Plan
June 8 - The Garbage Barge is Back for Islands Clean Up
June 3 - Join a Community Information Meeting on Zoning Updates
June 2 - Jump in a Fire Truck this Sunday at Roberts Creek Fire Hall
May 25 - Have your say on SCRD recreation
May 25 - Expect Traffic Disruptions on Chaster Road
May 24 - Not All Waste Is Garbage!
May 20 - Annual Maintenance Schedule for SCRD Pools
May 9 - Get Involved in the Future of Water on the Sunshine Coast
April 25 - Stage 1 Water Conservation Regulations in Effect May 1
April 21 - Sechelt Aquatic Centre Update – Main Pool Reopening this Afternoon
April 20 - Sechelt Aquatic Centre Update – Main Pool Remains Closed
April 14 - Church Rd. Well Field Project - Intersection Closure & Water Shut Off Notice
April 14 - Sechelt Aquatic Centre – Main Pool Closed until Wednesday, April 20
April 12 - Sechelt Aquatic Centre – Further Closure of Main Pool
April 12 - No More Backyard Burning
April 11 - Sechelt Aquatic Centre – Main Pool Closure
April 11 - Changes to Water Conservation Regulations in 2022
April 8 - Church Road Well Field Project - Traffic Disruptions on Reed Road
April 4 - Planned Closure at Sechelt Aquatic Centre
March 28 - The Time to Prepare for Wildfires is Now
March 10 - Provincial Health Order – Update for SCRD Facilities
March 8 - Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Church Road Well Field
March 7 - First Test for Regional Emergency Alert System
March 4 - Traffic Disruption on Reed Road
February 28 - New Look for SCRD Lifeguards
February 23 - SCRD Board Look Ahead to Adoption of 2022 Budget
February 22 - SCRD to Test Regional Emergency Alert System
February 16 - Provincial Health Order – Updates for SCRD Facilities
February 15 - Applications Open for Electoral Areas’ Grant-in-Aid
February 1 - Planned Closure at Sunshine Coast Arena
January 25 - Recreation Update - Fitness Classes Resume
January 24 - Get Money Back on Dairy Containers
January 19 - Provincial Health Order – Updates for SCRD Services & Facilities
January 7 - Lifeguards Urgently Needed at SCRD Pools
January 5 - Winter Storm – Transit Schedules & Waste Disposal / Curbside collection Updates
January 5 - Winter Storm – Temporary Changes to Recreation Facility Hours