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This week on Coast Reporter Radio: The final count is done and the NDP’s Nicholas Simons has been confirmed as MLA-elect for Powell River – Sunshine Coast, with a slightly bigger margin than he had election night. Show Notes: Our most recent story on the election results for Powell River – Sunshine Coast: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/simons-increases-margin-in-final-vote-count-1.24236088 Our story with the picture of Nicholas Simons and Kamala Harris: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/local-mla-elect-shares-grade-school-photo-with-u-s-vice-president-elect-1.24236221 Our story on the impact of the new provincial health order on local recreation programs: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/most-rec-facility-group-activities-cancelled-on-coast-under-new-health-order-1.24236151 The latest updates to the new provincial health order: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support/lower-mainland

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: The preliminary vote count is in, and it looks like NDP incumbent Nicholas Simons will be confirmed to his fifth term as the MLA for Powell River – Sunshine Coast, but there are also as many as 8,338 mail-in ballots still to be counted. Some insight into how that count is going forward from the chief electoral officer. The Green leader on trying to influence policy without holding the balance of power. And, it’s hard to say which will be scarier this Halloween – the costumes or the COVID precautions. Show Notes: Our most recent story on the election results for Powell River – Sunshine Coast: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/simons-projected-to-win-darwin-waiting-for-mail-in-count-1.24227441 Coast Reporter’s BC Election news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/bc-votes-2020 Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on B.C.’s pandemic Halloween: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/public-health-ok-s-covid-modified-halloween-1.24229684

In this episode of Coast Reporter Radio we continue our feature interviews with the three candidates Powell River – Sunshine Coast with Green Kim Darwin. This is her second campaign for MLA – in 2017 she finished a close third with the best Green result since 2005. Kim joined us via Zoom on the morning of October 16, so our conversation does not reflect developments in the campaign since then. Show Notes: Coast Reporter’s BC Election news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/bc-votes-2020 Candidate websites: Nicholas Simons (NDP): https://nicholassimons.bcndp.ca/ Sandra Stoddart-Hansen (Liberal): https://www.bcliberals.com/team/sandra-stoddart-hansen Kim Darwin (Green): https://www.kimdarwin.ca

On this edition of Coast Reporter Radio we’re continuing our feature interviews with the three candidates for MLA, with NDP incumbent Nicholas Simons, who’s seeking a fifth term. Nicholas joined us on the morning of October 15, so our conversation doesn’t reflect anything that’s happened on the campaign trail since then. Show Notes: Coast Reporter’s BC Election news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/bc-votes-2020 Candidate websites: Nicholas Simons (NDP): https://nicholassimons.bcndp.ca/ Sandra Stoddart-Hansen (Liberal): https://www.bcliberals.com/team/sandra-stoddart-hansen Kim Darwin (Green): https://www.kimdarwin.ca

This special edition of Coast Reporter Radio is the first of our feature interviews with the candidates in Powell River - Sunshine Coast. Sandra Stoddart-Hansen is the Liberal candidate. She joined us Oct. 13, so our discussion does not touch on any of the events in the campaign since then. Show Notes: Coast Reporter’s BC Election news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/bc-votes-2020 Candidate websites: Nicholas Simons (NDP): https://nicholassimons.bcndp.ca/ Sandra Stoddart-Hansen (Liberal): https://www.bcliberals.com/team/sandra-stoddart-hansen Kim Darwin (Green): https://www.kimdarwin.ca

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: It’s been a while since we’ve had a roundtable discussion, but as we approach the mid-point of the provincial election campaign it’s high time to talk a little politics. And, we’ll hear from one of the people trying to get Sunshine Coast local governments to sign a “food charter.” Show Notes: Coast Reporter’s BC Election news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/bc-votes-2020 Candidate websites: Nicholas Simons (NDP): https://nicholassimons.bcndp.ca/ Sandra Stoddart-Hansen (Liberal): https://www.bcliberals.com/team/sandra-stoddart-hansen Kim Darwin (Green): https://www.kimdarwin.ca

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: The Liberals and Greens have now confirmed their candidates for Powell River – Sunshine Coast. “Shell Dave," the man who runs Wilson Creek’s only gas bar, is set to retire soon. And, if you’re looking forward to Halloween more than you’re looking forward to three more weeks of political campaigning, Dr. Bonnie Henry says she’ll have some advice soon on how to Trick or Treat during a pandemic. Show Notes: Coast Reporter’s BC Election news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/bc-votes-2020 Candidate websites: Nicholas Simons (NDP): https://nicholassimons.bcndp.ca/ Sandra Stoddart-Hansen (Liberal): https://www.bcliberals.com/team/sandra-stoddart-hansen Kim Darwin (Green): https://www.kimdarwin.ca Our story on Kim Darwin reversing course and accepting the Green nomination: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/darwin-changes-mind-on-run-for-mla-1.24211965 Our story on Liberal candidate Sandra Stoddart-Hansen: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/stoddart-hansen-to-run-for-liberals-1.24212146 Editor John Gleeson’s take on the Liberal’s PST promise: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/editorial-will-pst-cut-be-this-election-s-bridge-tolls-1.24213017 Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on the retirement of “Shell Dave”: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/wilson-creek-loses-business-icon-1.24213473

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: With the election officially underway we’ll hear from NDP incumbent Nicholas Simons – the only candidate confirmed so far in our riding. The party leaders, who all addressed the Union of BC Municipalities virtual convention this week. And chief electoral officer Anton Boegman and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on voting safely. Show notes: Coast Reporter’s BC Election news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/bc-votes-2020 This week’s story on the local race in Powell River – Sunshine Coast: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/simons-says-premier-made-a-good-case-for-early-election-call-1.24206765 Editor John Gleeson’s take: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/editorial-ndp-pandemic-rhetoric-crass-and-unhelpful-1.24208565 Our story on how we’ll vote and Elections BC’s preparations: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/elections-bc-predicts-up-to-40-per-cent-of-ballots-could-be-mail-ins-1.24207513 Coast Reporter’s COVID-19 news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/covid-19 The provincial government website for COVID-19 information and related services and supports: http://www.gov.bc.ca/covid

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: Back to some familiar themes, BC Ferries, pemier John Horgan and new Green Leader Sonia Furstenau on election speculation and Dr. Bonnie Henry on reporting COVID case numbers. Show notes: Our story on the announcement about how the safe restart funding will be used to support transit systems and BC Ferries: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/bc-ferries-to-get-308-million-in-federal-provincial-funding-1.24205702 John Gleeson’s editorial urging the premier not to trigger an early election: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/editorial-hold-on-john-1.24204399 Elections BC’s breakdown of possible election dates if the call comes early: https://elections.bc.ca/docs/EarlyProvincialGeneralElectionDateScenarios-Fall2020.pdf A story from our sister paper the Powell River Peak on the request for COVID case count information: https://www.prpeak.com/news/covid-19-outbreak-prompts-powell-river-regional-hospital-district-to-write-letters-1.24203001 The Peak’s latest story on the Tla’amin outbreak: https://www.prpeak.com/news/community-works-through-covid-19-lockdown-1.24204725 Coast Reporter’s COVID-19 news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/covid-19 The provincial government website for COVID-19 information and related services and supports: http://www.gov.bc.ca/covid Our local governments have also launched dedicated pages: Sechelt: https://sechelt.ca/Live/COVID-19-Municipal-Updates Gibsons: https://gibsons.ca/community/community-resources/covid-19/ Sunshine Coast Regional District: https://www.scrd.ca/covid-19-updates The BC Centre for Disease Control’s COVID-19 resources page: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19?utm_campaign=20200311_GCPE_AM_COVID_2_NOTIFICATION_BCGOV_BCGOV_EN_BC__NOTIFICATION

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: We’re back from our August break with thoughts from premier John Horgan on staying in your car on BC Ferries. Thoughts from the transportation minister on Highway 101 and ferries. And thoughts from Sunshine Coast Regional District directors on moving ahead with short-term rental regulations. Show Notes: Our story on Transport Canada’s decision to re-instate ferry car deck rules: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/langdale-route-to-be-exempt-from-reinstated-car-deck-rules-1.24199980 Our stories on the Highway 101 Corridor Study: 1) https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/corridor-study-recommends-more-than-20-million-in-improvements-1.24199507 2) https://www.coastreporter.net/news/ndp-promises-bypass-study-1.24198112 Editor John Gleeson’s take on the Corridor Study: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/editorial-highway-101-gets-a-band-aid-and-a-placebo-1.24200685 Coast Reporter’s COVID-19 news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/covid-19 The provincial government website for COVID-19 information and related services and supports: http://www.gov.bc.ca/covid Our local governments have also launched dedicated pages: Sechelt: https://sechelt.ca/Live/COVID-19-Municipal-Updates Gibsons: https://gibsons.ca/community/community-resources/covid-19/ Sunshine Coast Regional District: https://www.scrd.ca/covid-19-updates The BC Centre for Disease Control’s COVID-19 resources page: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19?utm_campaign=20200311_GCPE_AM_COVID_2_NOTIFICATION_BCGOV_BCGOV_EN_BC__NOTIFICATION

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: Highlights from BC Ferries CEO Mark Collins’ appearance at the Sechelt Chamber of Commerce earlier this week and a little long weekend treat from the archives Show Notes: Our story on the latest changes to BC Ferries and the end of resident priority loading: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/province-cancels-resident-priority-for-bc-ferries-1.24178986 Our story on Mark Collins’ remarks the Sechelt Chamber of Commerce lunch: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/bc-ferries-wants-resident-priority-on-route-3-ended-soon-as-possible-1.24177458 Editor John Gleeson’s take: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/editorial-ferries-boss-lets-slip-a-big-reveal-1.24178446 Our earlier story on the effort to find a new home for the Persephone: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/members-sought-for-beachcombers-boat-committee-1.24079056 Bruno and the Beach at Harbour Publishing: https://harbourpublishing.com/products/9781550175653 Coast Reporter’s COVID-19 news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/covid-19 The provincial government website for COVID-19 information and related services and supports: http://www.gov.bc.ca/covid Our local governments have also launched dedicated pages: Sechelt: https://sechelt.ca/Live/COVID-19-Municipal-Updates Gibsons: https://gibsons.ca/community/community-resources/covid-19/ Sunshine Coast Regional District: https://www.scrd.ca/covid-19-updates The BC Centre for Disease Control’s COVID-19 resources page: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19?utm_campaign=20200311_GCPE_AM_COVID_2_NOTIFICATION_BCGOV_BCGOV_EN_BC__NOTIFICATION

The Premier's response to a question about federal funding for ferries and a parenting program designed for dads. Show Notes: Ferry companies, local politicians continue to press for federal aid https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/ferry-companies-local-politicians-continue-to-press-for-federal-aid-1.24174538 Dads Matter: https://www.coastreporter.net/community

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: Condemnation for acts of racist, anti-Indigenous vandalism in Pender Harbour, and an interview with Powell River Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons on his appointment as chair of the committee that will review BC’s police act. Show Notes: Our story on the incidents in Pender Harbour: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/provincial-ministers-condemn-racist-anti-indigenous-vandalism-on-coast-1.24168273 Our story on MLA Nicholas Simons’ appointment as chair of the police act review committee: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/simons-to-chair-police-act-review-committee-1.24167243 Coast Reporter’s COVID-19 news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/covid-19 The provincial government website for COVID-19 information and related services and supports: http://www.gov.bc.ca/covid Our local governments have also launched dedicated pages: Sechelt: https://sechelt.ca/Live/COVID-19-Municipal-Updates Gibsons: https://gibsons.ca/community/community-resources/covid-19/ Sunshine Coast Regional District: https://www.scrd.ca/covid-19-updates The BC Centre for Disease Control’s COVID-19 resources page: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19?utm_campaign=20200311_GCPE_AM_COVID_2_NOTIFICATION_BCGOV_BCGOV_EN_BC__NOTIFICATION

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: The Sunshine Coast seems to have hit a significant tipping point in the opioid crisis as substance users set up an unsanctioned safe consumption site to get the attention of health officials and local governments. And, the Coast may also be at a significant tipping point when it comes to discontent with the ferry service so we look back at the ferry protests of 2014. Show notes: Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on the unsanctioned overdose prevention tent in Sechelt: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/unauthorized-consumption-site-in-sechelt-1.24159921 Sean Eckford’s ‘Eckcetera’ column: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/opinion-deaf-ear-on-ferries-now-on-the-other-foot-1.24159596 Our story on the latest efforts to get changes to the ferry schedule: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/after-complaints-and-delays-bc-ferries-adds-more-sailings-to-langdale-schedule-1.24157602 Our story on Sechelt councill’s call for resumption of a full summer schedule between Langdale and Horseshoe Bay: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/sechelt-council-calls-on-bc-ferries-to-resume-a-full-summer-schedule-1.24160669 Editor John Gleeson’s take on it all: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/editorial-bc-ferries-taking-coasters-for-a-ride-1.24159601 Coast Reporter’s COVID-19 news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/covid-19 The provincial government website for COVID-19 information and related services and supports: http://www.gov.bc.ca/covid Our local governments have also launched dedicated pages: Sechelt: https://sechelt.ca/Live/COVID-19-Municipal-Updates Gibsons: https://gibsons.ca/community/community-resources/covid-19/ Sunshine Coast Regional District: https://www.scrd.ca/covid-19-updates The BC Centre for Disease Control’s COVID-19 resources page: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19?utm_campaign=20200311_GCPE_AM_COVID_2_NOTIFICATION_BCGOV_BCGOV_EN_BC__NOTIFICATION

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: Sunshine Coasters joined people around the world to march against racial injustice in one of the largest demonstrations ever held in Sechelt. The premier says he “absolutely understands” people’s anxiety about the long-term future of ferry service after the staggering revenue losses and service cuts caused by the pandemic. And, learning how to say the Indigenous names on the Coast’s new highway signs. Show Notes: Our story on the June 7 rally for racial justice in Sechelt: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/unbelievable-crowds-pour-through-sechelt-for-anti-racism-rally-1.24148805 Our story on premier John Horgan’s response to questions about the long-term future of ferry service: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/horgan-says-government-working-to-protect-ferry-routes-1.24150944 Our story on the year-end results released by BC Ferries on June 11: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/bc-ferries-says-covid-erased-what-could-have-been-one-of-its-strongest-fiscal-years-1.24151333 Editor John Gleeson on the effort to get a workable ferry schedule for the Coast: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/editorial-power-to-the-passengers-1.24150271 John Gleeson’s column on learning the shíshálh names on our new highway signs: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/opinion-do-you-know-the-way-to-xwilkway-1.24150258 The shíshálh Nation’s language website: https://shishalh.com/culture-language/sechelt-language Check out Coast Reporter’s COVID-19 news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/covid-19 The provincial government website for COVID-19 information and related services and supports: http://www.gov.bc.ca/covid Our local governments have also launched dedicated pages: Sechelt: https://sechelt.ca/Live/COVID-19-Municipal-Updates Gibsons: https://gibsons.ca/community/community-resources/covid-19/ Sunshine Coast Regional District: https://www.scrd.ca/covid-19-updates The BC Centre for Disease Control’s COVID-19 resources page: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19?utm_campaign=20200311_GCPE_AM_COVID_2_NOTIFICATION_BCGOV_BCGOV_EN_BC__NOTIFICATION

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: We meet an Elphinstone grad who’s working on her PhD and blogging about viruses, microbes and the science behind her research. BC Ferries is starting to resume some of the sailings that have been cut during the pandemic, and a resulting change in the Langdale schedule is not sitting well with Coasters. And, speaking of BC Ferries, the company continues to bleed red ink and it’s hoping for federal help. Show Notes: You can read Alex Cloherty’s Microbial Mondays blog, here: https://www.microbialmondays.com Look for our story about Alex online and in print in the coming days. Here’s our story on the pitch to have BC Ferries made eligible for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/ferry-association-makes-pitch-for-bc-ferries-to-get-wage-subsidies-1.24142645 Check out Coast Reporter’s COVID-19 news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/covid-19 The provincial government website for COVID-19 information and related services and supports: http://www.gov.bc.ca/covid Our local governments have also launched dedicated pages: Sechelt: https://sechelt.ca/Live/COVID-19-Municipal-Updates Gibsons: https://gibsons.ca/community/community-resources/covid-19/ Sunshine Coast Regional District: https://www.scrd.ca/covid-19-updates The BC Centre for Disease Control’s COVID-19 resources page: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19?utm_campaign=20200311_GCPE_AM_COVID_2_NOTIFICATION_BCGOV_BCGOV_EN_BC__NOTIFICATION

Coast Reporter Radio Ep. 187: Highlights from a online town hall for parents with schools set to start reopening on June 1. A walk in the woods to hear about the future of the Reed Road Forest. And, our podcast in a podcast with the Sunshine Coast Arts Council returns as the Doris Crowston Gallery in Sechelt reopens. Show Notes: Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on the plans for allowing in-person teaching to resume at Sunshine Coast schools: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/sd46-planning-two-days-a-week-of-classroom-instruction-for-k-5-1.24138718 Rik Jespersen’s story on Coast galleries reopening: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/coast-galleries-start-limited-re-openings-1.24138743 The Sunshine Coast Arts Council’s podcast can be found on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/andrea-pandancer/mehran-modarres-sadeghi-mixdown Check out Coast Reporter’s COVID-19 news page for more stories on the province’s plan to get our social and economic lives back on track: https://www.coastreporter.net/covid-19 The provincial government website for COVID-19 information and related services and supports: http://www.gov.bc.ca/covid Our local governments have also launched dedicated pages: Sechelt: https://sechelt.ca/Live/COVID-19-Municipal-Updates Gibsons: https://gibsons.ca/community/community-resources/covid-19/ Sunshine Coast Regional District: https://www.scrd.ca/covid-19-updates The BC Centre for Disease Control’s COVID-19 resources page: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19?utm_campaign=20200311_GCPE_AM_COVID_2_NOTIFICATION_BCGOV_BCGOV_EN_BC__NOTIFICATION

Coast Reporter Radio episode 186: The premier has laid out BC’s Restart Plan but he and the province’s health officials are still taking a firm line on avoiding non-essential travel. We get a taste of how our local governments see themselves fitting into the restart. And, while they were waiting to get the all clear to get back to seeing clients some local hair stylists decided to get into the podcasting game Show Notes: Our story on this week’s “reopening” announcement from the premier and his comments on long weekend travel: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/horgan-unveils-restart-plan-1.24130991 John Gleeson’s editorial on the same theme: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/editorial-premier-clear-about-may-long-weekend-travel-1.24131005 Here’s where to find the Fade N’ Dye podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17zMXcBKOcnUG4y5XaKoTT Check out Coast Reporter’s COVID-19 news page for more stories on the province’s plan to get our social and economic lives back on track: https://www.coastreporter.net/covid-19 The provincial government website for COVID-19 information and related services and supports: http://www.gov.bc.ca/covid Our local governments have also launched dedicated pages: Sechelt: https://sechelt.ca/Live/COVID-19-Municipal-Updates Gibsons: https://gibsons.ca/community/community-resources/covid-19/ Sunshine Coast Regional District: https://www.scrd.ca/covid-19-updates The BC Centre for Disease Control’s COVID-19 resources page: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19?utm_campaign=20200311_GCPE_AM_COVID_2_NOTIFICATION_BCGOV_BCGOV_EN_BC__NOTIFICATION

Coast Reporter Radio Episode 185: This week, we check in with the Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives and hear the premier answer some questions about whether the pandemic will lead to changes in the rules for paid sick leave. Show Notes: The Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives: http://www.sunshinecoastmuseum.ca/ The Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives’ oral history extract with the late Celia Fisher: https://soundcloud.com/user-386720280/culture-shock-in-roberts-creek Link to the photograph of the Sechelt home Sean’s great grandparents lived in – a former Union Steamship cottage that was once the village’s jailhouse: https://sunshinecoastmuseum.pastperfectonline.com/photo/9CF38868-ED2C-4C00-8F02-162153627357 Simon Paradis with the Quarantine Shuffle: https://soundcloud.com/user-90156922/quarantine-shuffle Coast Reporter’s COVID-19 news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/covid-19 The provincial government website for COVID-19 information and related services and supports: http://www.gov.bc.ca/covid Our local governments have also launched dedicated pages: Sechelt: https://sechelt.ca/Live/COVID-19-Municipal-Updates Gibsons: https://gibsons.ca/community/community-resources/covid-19/ Sunshine Coast Regional District: https://www.scrd.ca/covid-19-updates The BC Centre for Disease Control’s COVID-19 resources page: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19?utm_campaign=20200311_GCPE_AM_COVID_2_NOTIFICATION_BCGOV_BCGOV_EN_BC__NOTIFICATION

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: Powell River – Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons on the provincial response to COVID-19, travel restrictions and a certain Tweet about long weekend ferry traffic, and Facebook live cello recitals. Show Notes: Our story about premier John Horgan's comments on the BC Ferries financial situation: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/horgan-still-hopeful-of-federal-support-for-ferries-transit-1.24122649 Our story about how the pandemic is leading to calls for permanent changes to the long-term care system: https://www.coastreporter.net/b-c-seniors-care-needs-reset-1.24122663 Coast Reporter’s COVID-19 news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/covid-19 The provincial government website for COVID-19 information and related services and supports: http://www.gov.bc.ca/covid Our local governments have also launched dedicated pages: Sechelt: https://sechelt.ca/Live/COVID-19-Municipal-Updates Gibsons: https://gibsons.ca/community/community-resources/covid-19/ Sunshine Coast Regional District: https://www.scrd.ca/covid-19-updates The BC Centre for Disease Control’s COVID-19 resources page: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19?utm_campaign=20200311_GCPE_AM_COVID_2_NOTIFICATION_BCGOV_BCGOV_EN_BC__NOTIFICATION

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: We catch up with MP Patrick Weiler and check in with one of our local foodbanks which is seeing a spike in demand as the COVID-19 pandemic makes it harder for more people to get by. Show Notes: Coast Reporter’s COVID-19 news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/covid-19 The BC Centre for Disease Control’s COVID-19 resources page: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19?utm_campaign=20200311_GCPE_AM_COVID_2_NOTIFICATION_BCGOV_BCGOV_EN_BC__NOTIFICATION The provincial website for non-health related information and services: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support Our local governments have also launched dedicated pages: Sechelt: https://sechelt.ca/Live/COVID-19-Municipal-Updates Gibsons: https://gibsons.ca/community/community-resources/covid-19/ Sunshine Coast Regional District: https://www.scrd.ca/covid-19-updates

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: Siren salutes, ferry cutbacks, and a quick update on whether local governments will have to follow Vancouver and other municipalities across the province in laying off employees. Show Notes: Our story about the COVID related ferry service cuts: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/bc-ferries-announces-service-rollbacks-1.24112209 Our story about Zoom and local government meetings: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/scrd-sechelt-confident-zoom-is-a-secure-platform-for-meetings-1.24112288 Our story about the “siren salute” at Sechelt Hospital: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/siren-salute-for-coast-responders-1.24111141 Coast Reporter’s COVID-19 news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/covid-19 The BC Centre for Disease Control’s COVID-19 resources page: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19?utm_campaign=20200311_GCPE_AM_COVID_2_NOTIFICATION_BCGOV_BCGOV_EN_BC__NOTIFICATION The provincial website for non-health related information and services: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support Our local governments have also launched dedicated pages: Sechelt: https://sechelt.ca/Live/COVID-19-Municipal-Updates Gibsons: https://gibsons.ca/community/community-resources/covid-19/ Sunshine Coast Regional District: https://www.scrd.ca/covid-19-updates

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: Mayor Darnelda Siegers on how Sechelt is helping a new community effort to cope with COVID-19 and an Elphinstone grad climbs stairs to raise funds for health care after the pandemic puts his university studies on hold Show Notes: You can reach the Sunshine Coast Community Task Force via email at: scctaskforce@gmail.com Sophie Woodrooffe’s story about Patrick Swadden’s Denali climb: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/elphi-grad-climbs-stairway-to-denali-for-health-care-workers-1.24105193 And, a link to the charity it supported: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/pages/denali-in-a-day/ Coast Reporter’s COVID-19 news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/covid-19 The BC Centre for Disease Control’s COVID-19 resources page: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19?utm_campaign=20200311_GCPE_AM_COVID_2_NOTIFICATION_BCGOV_BCGOV_EN_BC__NOTIFICATION The provincial website for non-health related information and services: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support Our local governments have also launched dedicated pages: Sechelt: https://sechelt.ca/Live/COVID-19-Municipal-Updates Gibsons: https://gibsons.ca/community/community-resources/covid-19/ Sunshine Coast Regional District: https://www.scrd.ca/covid-19-updates

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our daily routines, and that’s just as true here at Coast Reporter as anywhere else. We’re back with a fresh podcast, but it’s definitely not a business as usual episode. Show Notes: Coast Reporter’s COVID-19 news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/covid-19 The BC Centre for Disease Control’s COVID-19 resources page: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19?utm_campaign=20200311_GCPE_AM_COVID_2_NOTIFICATION_BCGOV_BCGOV_EN_BC__NOTIFICATION A new provincial website has also been launched for non-health related information and services: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support Our local governments have also launched dedicated pages: Sechelt: https://sechelt.ca/Live/COVID-19-Municipal-Updates Gibsons: https://gibsons.ca/community/community-resources/covid-19/ Sunshine Coast Regional District: https://www.scrd.ca/covid-19-updates

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: Harm reduction on the Coast and some thoughts on Aboriginal rights and title from outspoken Liberal MLA Ellis Ross of Skeena and the NDP’s Nicholas Simons from Powell River - Sunshine Coast.

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: Warren Paull, the newly re-elected chief of the shishalh Nation. More from Ottawa on the Wet’suweten situation. And economic development with a side of workforce housing. Show notes: Our story on shíshálh chief Warren Paull’s re-election: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/warren-paull-re-elected-as-sh%C3%ADsh%C3%A1lh-chief-1.24078053 Our latest story on the Wet’suwet’en solidarity demonstrations: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/updated-wet-suwet-en-solidarity-demonstrations-continue-1.24078140 John Gleeson’s editorial: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/editorial-weiler-gets-it-from-both-sides-on-rail-blockade-1.24080427

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: Name change proposals for two communities, a creek and a bay on the Sunshine Coast are not sitting well in one of those communities. Thoughts on the Wet’Suwet’en protests from our MP. And a new “podcast within a podcast” from the Sunshine Coast Arts Council (see below for show notes). Show Notes: Our story on the name change proposals for parts of the Sunshine Coast: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/sh%C3%ADsh%C3%A1lh-requests-name-changes-for-wilson-creek-madeira-park-1.24071211 Editor John Gleeson’s take on the story: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/editorial-madeira-park-is-more-than-just-a-pretty-name-1.24075707 You can find the latest on theWet’Suwet’en protests from our partners at Canadian Press, here: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/national-news Arts writer Rik Jespersen’s feature on Maurice Spira’s new exhibit: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/artist-s-work-arcs-from-grotesquerie-to-grace-1.24075797 Andrea Dancer’s Arts Council podcast with Maurice Spira: https://soundcloud.com/andrea-pandancer/maurice-spira-final

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: The debate over private or public long-term care on the Sunshine Coast got some fresh fuel this week thanks to the Seniors Advocate and a major project on the agenda for Sechelt council and Sophie Woodrooffe checks out the science fair – we’ve come a long way since baking soda volcanos! (see below for show notes) Show Notes: Our story on Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie’s latest report: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/seniors-advocate-calls-for-better-financial-oversight-monitoring-of-long-term-care-hours-1.24068580 Our story on the Trellis project going to Sechelt council: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/trellis-long-term-care-project-comes-back-to-sechelt-council-1.24067726 Rik Jespersen’s feature on Particia Burnett: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/coast-musician-creates-carole-king-tribute-1.24069984

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: As the Sunshine Coast Regional District gets ready for the final round of budget meetings water meters are still a hot topic - at least for some. And remembering wildlife rescuer and advocate Clint Davy Show Notes: Our recent coverage of water system debates at the SCRD: 1) https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/budget-talks-runneth-over-with-water-projects-1.24032246 2) https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/pratt-defends-scrd-water-strategy-following-sechelt-chamber-critique-1.24031832 Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on the late Clint Davy: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/clint-davy-remembered-as-quiet-driven-champion-of-animal-welfare-1.24063424 Our story on the Jellyfish Project: https://www.coastreporter.net/community/features/jellyfish-project-returning-to-coast-schools-1.24065115

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: Elphinstone Logging Focus and its supporters rally in Roberts Creek in an effort to get the province to step in and stop the harvest of a cutblock on the slopes of Mt Elphinstone and Sophie Woodrooffe gets a tour of the dump. (see below for show notes) Show Notes: Our latest stories on the Clack Creek logging controversy: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/update-logging-company-seeks-injunction-against-elf-1.24056821 https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/community-protests-clack-creek-logging-1.24061026

This week on Coast Reporter Radio, two big feature interviews: Sunshine Coast Regional District chair Lori Pratt joins the Coast Reporter team for a look at recent issues facing the SCRD and Kathleen Holmes, the founding artistic director of the Coasting Along Theatre Society, which made the Nutcracker a Christmas tradition on the Coast, joins arts writer Rik Jespersen. Show Notes: Some of our recent stories about the Sunshine Coast Regional District: https://www.coastreporter.net/search-results-7.13938?q=Sunshine+Coast+Regional+District Arts writer Rik Jespersen’s story on Kathleen Holmes’ decision to step down from the Coasting Along Theatre Society: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/kathleen-holmes-resigns-as-artistic-director-1.24054321 This week’s Art Beat: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/art-beat-get-out-get-down-warm-up-1.24054318

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: You never know where the results from one of those genetic testing kits will lead – but for one Sunshine Coast teen it was somewhere unexpected. And, with wildfires raging on Australia’s Sunshine Coast how are we improving our preparedness on this Sunshine Coast? Show Notes: Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on the sisters who discovered each other thanks to the gift of a genetic testing kit: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/sechelt-teen-discovers-sisters-through-genetic-testing-kit-1.24047183 One of the recent stories on the wildfire situation in Australia: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/international-news/australians-leave-homes-as-heat-winds-escalate-fire-danger-1.24049899 Soulstream brings party groove to the Creek: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/1.24049465

In this episode of Coast Reporter Radio we head down to Armour’s Beach to speak with the adult winner of the best costume contest at the Gibsons New Year’s Day polar bear dip. Then, we head to Malcom Creek in Roberts Creek to speak with Shirley Samples, founder of the Sunshine Coast Streamkeepers Society to find out about their salmon count results. Show Notes: Sunshine Coast Streamkeepers Society: https://www.coastreporter.net/community/columnists/creek-monitors-and-what-s-coming-at-frank-west-hall-1.24045502 Polar Bear Dip on New Year’s Day: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/high-tides-don-t-deter-new-year-s-day-dippers-1.24044722

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: Our new MP makes his debut in the House of Commons, and remembering former Sechelt councillor Mike Shanks, who died suddenly this week at the age of 76. Show Notes: Our story on the death of Mike Shanks: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/last-respects-former-sechelt-councillor-mike-shanks-dies-1.24026453 A story from our colleagues at the Whistler Pique on MP Patrick Weiler’s first month in office: https://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/whistler/one-month-in-weiler-still-finding-his-footing/Content?oid=14710006

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: Why is there a picture of a fake ferry floating on a fake lake on the front page of our paper this week? We dive into the Sunshine Coast Regional District’s latest moves on the water file. And sometimes you just have to explain things as if you’re talking to a fifth grader. Show Notes: Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on the reservoir debate at the SCRD: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/scrd-directors-reluctantly-pursue-53-million-site-b-reservoir-option-1.24016665 Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on the expanded search for new water sources: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/scrd-directors-vote-to-expand-search-for-wells-1.24019716 Our earlier story on the BC Utilities Commission report on gas prices: https://www.prpeak.com/still-no-explanation-of-13-cent-gas-price-differential-bcuc-1.24005884 Arts Reporter Rik Jespersen’s story on the Janelle Nadeau Ensemble will be online here staring Dec. 1: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: Sechelt is treading carefully when it comes to calls regulate who can do what on a popular local wharf, and the time change debate continued at the Legislature this week, where the Green leader didn’t worry in the slightest about stomping on the government’s plan for permanent daylight time. See below for show notes: Our story on Sechelt council’s reaction to the Davis Bay-Wilson Creek-Selma Park Community Association request to have fishing and crabbing banned at the Davis Bay wharf: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/update-community-association-wants-ban-on-crabbing-fishing-at-davis-bay-wharf-1.24015088 The original story on the Community Association’s request: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/community-association-wants-crabbing-fishing-ban-at-davis-bay-wharf-1.24008427 Our earlier story on Sechelt council’s request for more fisheries enforcement on the Coast and the Sept. 4 discussion on restricting access to the wharf: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/siegers-calls-on-fisheries-minister-to-reopen-pender-harbour-office-1.23937418 Les Leyne’s take on Green leader Andrew Weaver’s take on permanent daylight time: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/mind-bending-debate-on-time-change-strains-weaver-horgan-ties-1.24015357 Our story on pianist Kevin Kenner’s Coast Recital Society concert: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/superb-pianist-kevin-kenner-in-crs-debut-1.24015512

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: A break from politics and hard news as we look at efforts to preserve some of the Sunshine Coast’s nautical history – real and fictional. And, in the lead up to Remembrance Day, a Sunshine Coast woman tells us about the effort to ensure her father-in-law and his comrades are not forgotten. Show Notes: Our story on the arrival of the Lady Rose in Sechelt: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/lady-rose-arrives-in-sechelt-1.23999949 John Gleeson’s editorial on the purchase of the Lady Rose: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/editorial-a-future-for-lady-rose-1.23965702 The video for Dave Baker’s song “Old Lady Rose” created for Island Visions, a project that features five of Baker’s songs about Vancouver Island. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKRCpQ0AI4U Our story on the efforts to preserve the Persephone and Relic’s jet boat: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/councillor-looks-to-form-working-group-to-preserve-persephone-expand-museum-1.23994347 Our story on one man’s offer to repaint the Persephone, “the Nanaimo bar of boats”: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/persephone-nanaimo-bar-of-boats-needs-paint-job-beachcombers-fan-would-love-to-do-it-1.23915439 Our story about one Ontario Beachcombers fan’s pilgrimage to see the Persephone (and what he heard about the fate of the Relic’s jet boat): https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/ontario-beachcombers-fan-gets-the-inside-story-1.23370086 Some links on marine heritage from the Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives: Hubert Evans handliner: http://www.sunshinecoastmuseum.ca/fishing-for-a-living.html Union Steamships, Blackball, and BC Ferries: http://www.sunshinecoastmuseum.ca/marine-transportation.html Relic's Jetboat performing their theme song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9boCnGu4pTw Sophie Woodrooffe's story about efforts to get a proper memorial for the 21 RCAF members who died in a 1946 crash (live as of Nov. 9) https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/1.24002317 Details on the Vancouver Podcast Festival event Sophie Woodrooffe is moderating on Nov. 10: https://www.vanpodfest.ca/event/panel-inside-vancouver-telling-stories-city

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: Something from our everything old is news again file. More than three years after Vancouver Coastal Health and private sector provider Trellis Seniors Services announced plans for a new long-term care facility in Sechelt, Trellis is going to apply for a rezoning in Sechelt after failed attempts to relocate the project to Gibsons and the shishalh Nation. And, Sophie Woodroofe checks out Halloween at Mossy Rock in the Creek. Show Notes: Our latest the effort to build a long-term care facility on the Coast: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/updated-trellis-proposal-returning-to-sechelt-1.23988761 Here’s a link to just some of the stories that touch on the Trellis-VCH long-term care plan we’ve done: https://www.coastreporter.net/search-results-7.13938?q=Trellis+VCH Our story on the latest efforts to preserve some Beachcombers history: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/councillor-looks-to-form-working-group-to-preserve-persephone-expand-museum-1.23994347 This week’s Gumboot Nation column: https://www.coastreporter.net/community/columnists/the-wardens-ride-into-gumboot-nation-1.23992968

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: As we wait to see how our newly elected batch of MPs will work together in Ottawa under a minority government, Sean and Sophie offer a quick recap of Oct. 21, and some analysis and predictions. Show Notes: Our election wrap up: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/updated-weiler-wins-by-5-000-votes-1.23983982 Our story on Student Vote 2019 (spoiler – it went a different way than the real election): https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/student-vote-goes-green-1.23985087 Our post-game analysis with Tim Schouls of Cap-U: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/canadians-sent-parties-a-clear-message-says-cap-u-professor-1.23985091 More election coverage and analysis at: https://www.coastreporter.net/federal-election-2019

This week on Coast Reporter Radio we take you into the halls, auditoriums and meeting spaces of the Sunshine Coast for highlights from the four all-candidates meetings we’ve had over the past seven days. The busy round of meetings for the seven people vying to be the MP for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country started Oct. 5 with an event sponsored by the Gibsons Chamber of Commerce and the Gibsons Seniors Society and wrapped up Oct. 10 with a forum on environmental issues hosted by Alliance4Democracy and the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association. In between there were all-candidates meetings held by the Sechelt Chamber of Commerce and Voice Lab, a group focused on the issues of Coasters under 40. Show Notes: Our latest stories on Sunshine Coast all-candidates meetings: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/candidates-say-how-they-d-handle-being-on-the-opposition-benches-1.23970970 https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/candidates-tackle-strategic-voting-and-accountability-1.23969748 The written responses to the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association and Alliance4Democracy questions to the candidates are available here: https://thescca.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=466&Itemid=303 You can find all our candidate interviews at: https://www.coastreporter.net/audio You can follow all of our election coverage, and stories from our partners including Canadian Press at: https://www.coastreporter.net/federal-election-2019

In this episode of Coast Reporter Radio we continue our series of interviews with the candidates in West Vancouver – Sunshine Coast – Sea to Sky Country with a visit from Doug Bebb of the People’s Party. Show Notes: Our story on Doug Bebb’s campaign: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/bebb-addresses-climate-immigration-1.23970939 You can follow all of our election coverage, and stories from our partners including Canadian Press at: https://www.coastreporter.net/federal-election-2019

In this episode of Coast Reporter Radio our series of interviews with the candidates in West Vancouver – Sunshine Coast – Sea to Sky Country continues with the NDP’s Judith Wilson. Show Notes: Our story on Judith Wilson’s campaign: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/wilson-says-ndp-best-option-for-progressive-voters-1.23963777 You can follow all of our election coverage, and stories from our partners including Canadian Press at: https://www.coastreporter.net/federal-election-2019

On this episode of Coast Reporter Radio: The third in our series of interviews with the candidates in West Vancouver – Sunshine Coast – Sea to Sky Country as Liberal Patrick Weiler drops by the studio. Show notes: Our story on Patrick Weiler’s campaign: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/weiler-defends-liberal-record-vision-for-future-1.23963167 You can follow our election coverage, and stories from our partners including Canadian Press at: https://www.coastreporter.net/federal-election-2019

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: Our interviews with the candidates in West Vancouver – Sunshine Coast – Sea to Sky Country continue with Conservative Party contender Gabrielle Loren. Show Notes: Our story on Gabrielle Loren’s campaign: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/conservative-candidate-to-open-sunshine-coast-office-sept-28-1.23956529 Arts Writer Rik Jespersen’s story on Simon Paradis’ album launch: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: We start our feature interviews with the candidates in West Vancouver – Sunshine Coast – Sea to Sky Country be welcoming the Green Party's Dana Taylor to the studio. And, a little non-political content from our friends at the Sunshine Coast Arts Council. Show Notes: Our story on Green leader Elizabeth May’s visit to the riding: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/elizabeth-may-visits-riding-1.23947523 Our story on Judith Wilson being named NDP canadidate: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/gibsons-lawyer-judith-wilson-to-run-for-ndp-1.23948991 A link to the full Sunshine Coast Arts Council podcast on the new exhibit Textures and Fragments: https://soundcloud.com/andrea-pandancer/textures-fragments Arts writer Rik Jespersen’s story on musician and architect turned artist Teryl Mullock, one of the artists featured in Textures and Fragments: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/1.23944334 Our story on the Coast Recital Society’s season opening program: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/spectacular-trio-open-new-season-1.23951645

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: The federal election campaign is underway and Sean, John and Sophie take a look at how things are shaping up so far. Show Notes: Our campaign launch story: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/no-ndp-candidate-as-election-begins-1.23942665 John Gleeson’s editorial on the lessons of 2015: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/remember-the-lesson-of-2015-1.23944149 John Gleeson’s May editorial on how Green strength and incumbent Pam Goldsmih-Jones’ decision not to run made West Vancouver – Sunshine Coast – Sea to Sky a wide-open race: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/opinion-federal-riding-suddenly-wide-open-1.23817352 Arts writer Rik Jespersen’s story on musician and architect turned artist Teryl Mullock: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/1.23944334

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: Meet NASA Jim, a retired space program engineer and part time resident of Squamish who’s coming to the Coast Sept. 11 for a presentation at the Gibsons Public Library. Show Notes: Our story about retired NASA engineer Jim Meyer’s upcoming visit to the Gibsons Public Library: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/retired-nasa-engineer-to-speak-in-gibsons-1.23937005 Coast Reporter Radio Ep. 151 featuring our interview with Sechelt based space model maker Nick Proach: https://www.coastreporter.net/audio/coast-reporter-radio-models-in-space-and-evolution-of-a-series-1.23884096 This week’s Art Beat: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/art-beat-callout-for-arts-awards-1.23937117

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: A major step forward for the legal cannabis industry on the Coast It’s a long weekend, so gas prices will probably go up… and the BC Utilities Commission think it knows why And, the Labour Day long weekend also means it’s almost back to school time, so we’ll look at a couple of our stories on that theme. Show Notes: Our story on the first cannabis store licence for the Coast: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/gibsons-cannabis-shop-gets-retail-licence-1.23930900 This week’s editorial: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/editorial-canna-wait-dragging-on-1.23930943 Our story on the BCUC report on gasoline pricing: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/gas-prices-in-bc-appear-choreographed-bcuc-1.23932362 Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on teacher negotiations and the school district’s preparations for the new school year: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/bctf-negotiations-continue-sd46-ready-for-new-school-year-1.23930322 Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on Skylar Moore’s mentoring program for girls starting Grade 8: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/navigating-grade-8-teen-offers-mentorship-program-1.23930879 This week’s Art Beat: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/lots-of-music-on-tap-this-weekend-1.23931171

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: More lawsuits over Seawatch open a new possibility for a resolution. Also: Archeology Day, Ryan Dempster back on the mound, and perogy memories Show Notes: Our story on the latest Seawatch lawsuits: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/updated-eight-new-lawsuits-over-seawatch-1.23921670 Sean Eckford’s story on the shíshálh Nation’s Archeology Day: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/nation-holds-archeology-day-1.23923967 Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on retired major leaguer Ryan Dempster showing up to pitch in a local hardball game: https://www.coastreporter.net/sports/local-sports/major-league-pitcher-makes-impromptu-appearance-at-hometown-hardball-game-1.23916998 An obit for Hunky Bill Konyk from our colleagues at the Vancouver Courier: https://www.vancourier.com/news/perogie-king-hunky-bill-passes-away-just-days-before-pne-start-1.23915216 Arts writer Rik Jespersen’s preview of this year’s Rogue Arts Festival: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/going-rogue-all-about-discovering-art-1.23924022

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: Outgoing Liberal MP Pam Goldsmith-Jones drops by as the federal election campaign draws closer. And we wade into the crowd at the first Gibsons Lantern Festival. Show notes: Our original story about Pam Goldsmith-Jones’ decision not to run again: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/updated-goldsmith-jones-out-for-october-election-1.23816199 Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on the first Gibsons Lantern Festival: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/first-lantern-festival-draws-larger-than-expected-crowds-1.23900254 Arts writer Rik Jespersen’s preview of Pender Harbour Days: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/pender-harbour-days-get-set-for-a-celebration-of-seaside-community-1.23903056

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: Vancouver Coastal Health’s chief medical officer released a report on the overdose crisis that also touches on the situation on the Sunshine Coast. And, preserving a historic cemetery in Pender Harbour. Show notes: Sean Eckford’s story on Dr. Patricia Daly’s report on the overdose crisis: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/chief-medical-officer-releases-report-on-opioid-od-crisis-1.23897358 Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on efforts to restore the Forest View Cemetery in Pender Harbour: https://www.coastreporter.net/community/features/1.23896196 Our story on the Gibsons Lantern Festival: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/lantern-festival-organizers-set-to-light-up-the-night-1.23896013