As 2026 gets underway and we begin to settle into the work ahead, it becomes clear that this is not a year to sit back or rush in, but a year to pay close attention and engage meaningfully when the … Read More “Conservation Initiatives to Watch in 2026”
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Right now, residents of the District of Sechelt have an opportunity to contribute their passion, skills, and expertise to community planning decisions by serving on the District of Sechelt’s Advisory Planning Commission (APC).
The District of Sechelt is currently recruiting … Read More “Help Shape a Sustainable Future: Join Sechelt’s Advisory Planning Commission Today!”
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As we close out 2025, we’re pleased to share the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association’s 2025 Year-End Report — a snapshot of a year defined by transition, persistence, and long-term thinking.
This past year brought both meaningful progress and moments of … Read More “2025 Year-End Report: Tending What Lasts”
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For the past two years, we’ve been sharing information about Official Community Plans (OCPs) and why they matter.
OCPs quietly shape almost everything around us — where housing goes, what forests are protected, how drinking water is safeguarded, and how … Read More “Community Plans are being Rewritten: What’s Happening — and How to Have Your Say”
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This Giving Tuesday, Tuesday, December 2nd, we’re inviting the Sunshine Coast community to join our mission to protect the forests, shorelines, and wildlife that make the Sunshine Coast so special.
Climate change is reshaping our … Read More “GIVING TUESDAY 2025”
Back in February, we invited our community to attend the first public workshop for the District of Sechelt’s Official Community Plan (OCP) update—a chance to help shape how Sechelt grows, protects nature, and responds to climate change. If you missed … Read More “Part Two: The Future of Sechelt OCP Process”
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The Town of Gibsons has released its first-ever Urban Forest Plan to protect and expand the tree canopy within the Town. It is currently collecting public feedback through a community survey until March 18. This is your chance to … Read More “Help Shape Gibsons’ Urban Forest Plan”
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For too long, a common misconception has restricted local government’s ability to protect the environment and manage responsible development. Many elected officials on the Sunshine Coast—and throughout British Columbia—believe that regional districts have limited control over significant land use … Read More “Strengthening Local Authority: How the Sunshine Coast Can Take Charge of Land Use Decisions”
Are you a West Howe Sound resident passionate about protecting our region’s natural beauty and biodiversity? Join us for an important West Howe Sound Community Association (WHSCA) Meeting on Thursday, February 13th, from 7:00 to 8:15 PM at Eric Cardinall … Read More “Let’s Talk Green Bylaws in Átl’ḵa7tsem West Howe Sound!”
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The District of Sechelt is embarking on a much-needed update to its Official Community Plan (OCP), a guiding document that will shape land use and development for years to come. This OCP renewal is an exciting opportunity for residents to … Read More “The Future of Sechelt: Your Opportunity to Shape the OCP”
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