News and Events
Global Climate Strike: September 15th, 2023
On September 15, 2023, marches and rallies will be held around the world to urge leaders to take action against climate change. These events continue the Fridays for Future movement, led by young people. There will be an event on the Lower Sunshine Coast (in Davis Bay) and one in Vancouver. Join with others to advocate for life on this planet. The world needs your voice!
Small fire near Chapman Lake discovered Sept 10th
According to an article in the Coast Reporter, “There is a new wildfire burning near Chapman Lake and the Clowhom Lake fire has increased in size dramatically.”
Given the location of the fires in the park, upstream from our primary drinking water source areas, the SCCA reached out to government contacts to track the situation.
Snorkelling Adventures around Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands
SCCA member Dr. Sara Ellison will be presenting a slide show at the Seaside Centre in Sechelt at 7pm, Wednesday, September 6, 2023. The intertidal zone of our local oceans are jam-packed with a myriad of incredible critters, from sea stars and anemones to corals and nudibranchs. Come and see what lies beneath our ocean’s surface. Attendance is free.
July 11th: Sunshine Coast Sue Big Oil Rally
We at the SCCA encourage our Powell River area supporters to attend this important Sue Big Oil event. The letter below is an invitation from Sunshine Coast Sue Big Oil. Dear Supporters, On July 11th let’s hold fossil fuel companies accountable for climate change! Like other communities in BC, ours is facing a rising tide […]
Fundraising Hike for Gambier Island Conservancy
The SCCA has received the following request for support from Gambier Island Conservancy: Dear members and supporters, We’d really appreciate your help! Two of our Directors, Peter Snell and Tim Turner, will be embarking on a very ambitious one-day hike on July 22. Here is how Tim has described it: “25 km BIG ISLAND TRANS-GAMBIER […]
Don’t Let Woodfibre LNG Roll Back Decades of Cleanup in Howe Sound
The SCCA is collaborating with My Sea To Sky to protect Howe Sound against environmental degradation from the Woodfibre LNG project and associated FortisBC pipeline. Woodfibre LNG has applied for a permit from the B.C. Energy Regulator (BCER) to discharge millions of cubic metres of toxic construction effluent into Átl’ḵa7tsem / Howe Sound. Late last […]
Water Supply Update for Businesses on the Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast Business Recovery Centre invites businesses to join the SCRD, the Sunshine Coast Regional Economic Development Organization and Sunshine Coast Tourism for a virtual water update for local businesses on July 12, 2023, at 9:00am. Get updated on water supply conditions and learn where to find information throughout the summer. There will be a short presentation from the SCRD and time to ask questions.
Reed Road Forest in Elphinstone Not on the Chopping Block this Year
“As of June 2023, and for the first time in almost a decade, the Elphinstone parcel known as District Lot 1313 is NOT slated for logging in BC Timber Sales’ five year operating plan. This is good news, but we have yet to secure permanent protection for this valuable and biodiverse forest.” Donna McMahon, SCRD Director, Elphinstone
syíyaya Days Festival: June 21 – July 1, 2023
The shíshálh Nation, syíyaya Reconciliation Movement and the District of Sechelt are hosting the syíyaya Days festival from June 21-July 1st. The SCCA will be walking in the syíyaya Days Parade on Saturday, July 1. All members and supporters are invited to walk with us in the parade. Please wear your orange shirt!