Do one of the smartest things you can do to make safe drinking water a reality for all Canadians - donate by February 28, 2025, to get a 2024 tax credit!

local emergency

State of local emergency extended for part of B.C.'s Sunshine Coast as historic drought continues

State of local emergency extended for part of B.C.'s Sunshine Coast as historic drought continues

Officials on British Columbia's Sunshine Coast have approved another extension of the state of local emergency declared last month as an intense summer drought and little rain have nearly exhausted a key watershed. The Sunshine Coast Regional District says the state of local emergency, declared jointly with the District of Sechelt and shíshálh Nation, will now remain in effect until at least Nov. 21.