November 13, 2025 – ch’atlich/Sechelt A rising cost of living—especially for housing—has caused the Sunshine Coast’s living wage to accelerate to the highest amount since the calculation began, this year’s report shows. The region's 2025 living wage is $26.65 per hour, an increase of 23 cents (0.9%)...
Our annual Responsive Community Grants program provides up to $10,000 to support community-strengthening programs and projects that respond to local and current needs. Beginning in 2026, we’re also introducing a simpler, one-step application process — eliminating the Letter of Intent stage to make applying more straightforward and efficient. With this change comes...
Honouring Susan and Bob Hoy: 2025 Darren Entwistle Community Builder Award Recipients We’re delighted to celebrate Susan and Bob Hoy, recipients of the 2025 Darren Entwistle Community Builder Award, presented at the Gibsons Community Building Society’s 11th Annual Gala Fundraiser & Tribute on October 4, 2025....
Drawing on key data and themes from our Vital Signs 2024 report, we will continue presenting a new Vital People/Vital Causes every quarter this year. Vital Cause: Arts & Culture's Contribution to Economic Health Arts and culture are more than a source of inspiration on the Sunshine...
In June 2025, we proudly awarded $9,450 in scholarships & bursaries to 10 outstanding SD46 graduating students in support of their post-secondary journeys: Jessica DeBoer The Women in STEM Bursary Fund Connor Dixon Patrina Thomson Memorial for Music and Dance Fiona Josna Felex Gordon/Parker Family Scholarship Fund for Nursing and Care Kylie...
We're thrilled to announce our 2025 Responsive Community Grants recipients. $142,895 in funding was distributed to 16 charitable organizations in support of their community-based programs and projects that address local and current needs on the Sunshine Coast: British Columbia Conservation Foundation $10,000 Restoring Wetlands for Wildlife in the...
Drawing on key data and themes from our Vital Signs 2024 report, we will continue presenting a new Vital People/Vital Causes every quarter this year. Vital Cause: Our Future Entrepreneurs Small business is the heart of the Sunshine Coast economy. Businesses offer young people their first jobs,...
At its peak, Coast Wide Food Bank Drive raised $113,000. This year's donations equal just over $19,000. While the annual Coast Wide Food Bank Drive successfully launched on May 10, with a generous donation of $5,000 from long-time supporters Unifor 1119, ongoing contributions have slowed to...
We are delighted to share our 2024 Annual Report with you — a reflection of the incredible generosity, collaboration, and community spirit that shaped the past year. Inside, you’ll find highlights from some of the year’s biggest moments, including the release of Vital Signs 2024 and our community-wide Coasties Contest....
If you didn’t know Mary Gordon personally, you’ve likely felt the impact of her generosity. From healthcare and youth to the arts, seniors, and the environment, Mary’s contributions continue to enrich the Sunshine Coast. "Mary was a force – strong, exacting, and incredibly generous. She knew...