News and Events
Collaborative Artwork to be Auctioned
Following a three day art program for youth held at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre, the SCCA will be auctioning off a collaborative painting by Rogest and his students. Rogest, an international marine artist now living in Sechelt, taught his unique “dot” method of art creation, and at the same time educated students on how to […]
Gibsons Maps Seagrass Beds
Dianne Sanford of the Seagrass Conservation Working Group is mapping eelgrass beds sin the Gibsons harbour area. The map, which will include GPS coordinates, is a key tool in preserving these important spawning areas. See 91.7 Coast FM news story. The Seagrass Conservation Working Group is a consortium of conservation groups, scientists, consultants, and public […]
Notice of Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association will be held on Wednesday, the 19th day of June, 7 PM at Mission Point House, Davis Bay. The agenda is: Reports Election of Directors Adjournment Guest Speaker – Sean Cullen, R.P.Bio: The EA process in B.C. (click on ‘read more’ for more details) Only […]
Liberal Candidate Patrick Muncaster Answers
Answers to the Green Forum questions – May 9, 2013 Land Use Planning Land Use Planning can make an important contribution to effective use of resources and to ensuring watersheds are protected and fish habitat is maintained and restored. We need a land and resource management plan. It would help all parties to know where […]
Green Party Candidate Richard Till Answers
Answers to the Green Forum questions – May 9, 2013 To Jason Hertz and The SCCA Thank you for your invitation to take part in the SCCA Environmental Issues Forum 2013. As requested, I have laid out my responses to your ‘Questions for Candidates’ as follows:
NDP Candidate Nicholas Simons Answers
Answers to the Green Forum questions – May 9, 2013 1. A high level plan is essential to the Sunshine Coast. Without some meaningful dialogue and land use agreements, we will continue to cycle through the pattern of proposal and protest. I have worked hard in conjunction with the public to get this issue on […]
Environmental Issues Forum May 9
The SCCA is sponsoring an Environmental IssuesForum at Greencourt Hall (5583 Ocean Ave.) in Sechelt on Thursday, May 9th at 7:30 pm. Please come out to hear the candidates speak about issues relevant to Sunshine Coasters in this lead-up to the provincial election. Advance questions for candidates have been prepared on three topics: Land Use […]
Photo Quiz Answers
Happy Earth Day! the SCCA published some photos on the back page of the spring 2013 newsletter. Titled “Where in Our World”, the images were included to challenge readers to identify the locations. Here are the answers:
FOGRS Elects new Board
The Friends of Gospel Rock Society held their annual general meeting on March 26. The new board consists of six members: Patricia Braithwaite (Chair), Brad Benson, Lee Haffner, Catherine McManus, Suzanne Senger, and George Smith. The contributions of outgoing board members Janet Genders, Jan Schuks, and Lola Westell were noted with sincere appreciation. The new […]