Drop in for Coffee, Cookies and Conversation

Take a few minutes on Wednesday, November 19, to drop by the Seaside Centre for an informal opportunity to connect with elected officials and staff over coffee and cookies, and share your input on what matters most to you. 

We want to hear directly from you as we begin the upcoming financial planning process. What services matter most? Where should we invest?  

Your feedback will help guide decisions that shape the future of our communities. 

Event Details: 

• Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 
• Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 
• Location: Seaside Centre, 5790 Teredo Street, Sechelt 

We won’t just be talking finance! Here’s what else you can expect: 

• Official Community Plan Renewal: The project team will share what they heard in the first phase of engagement and what’s coming next. 
• Firefighter Compensation: Learn about a new recurring item in the SCRD’s financial plan and share your thoughts through a community questionnaire (available before the event). 
• Holiday Recycling Tips: Solid waste staff will be on hand to talk about recycling over the holidays. 
• Emergency Preparedness: Our emergency management coordinator will offer advice and resources to help keep deal with emergencies on the Sunshine Coast. 
• Meet Ember the FireSmart Fox! Everyone’s favourite local mascot will be joining us 

So please, drop by and say hello! 

Can’t Make It in Person? 

You can still share your views online: 

• Share Your Priorities: Use our virtual sticky board to add what matters most to you.
• Complete a Short Questionnaire: It only takes a few minutes, plus, you can enter to win a gift card to a Sunshine Coast business! 

Learn more at letstalk.scrd.ca/budget

Your input matters. Help shape the future of our community by joining the conversation.