Where to go and what to know: Participating in the 2026 Sun Peaks general election 🗳️ All the basics of running and voting in the October 2026 general election in Sun Peaks. Read more: sunpeaksnews.com/2026-sun-pea...

Where to go and what to know: Participating in the 2026 Sun Peaks general election

All the basics of running and voting in the October 2026 general election in Sun Peaks.

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How to prepare for an evacuation: the basics 🆘 When preparing for an emergency evacuation, pack a go bag, register for support services and stay informed. Read more: sunpeaksnews.com/how-to-prepa... #SunPeaks #Wildfire

How to prepare for an evacuation: the basics

When preparing for an emergency evacuation, pack a go bag, register for support services and stay informed.

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Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality seeks public input on Development Cost Charges Bylaw update 💰 The proposed Development Cost Charges Bylaw update would increase development cost charges by nearly 18 per cent. Read more: sunpeaksnews.com/sun-peaks-mo... #SunPeaks

Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality seeks public input on Development Cost Charges Bylaw update

The proposed Sun Peaks Development Cost Charges Bylaw update would increase development cost charges by nearly 18 per cent.

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Municipal staff recommend sourcing a consultant in renewed search for a health centre operator 🏥 A consultant may provide ‘dedicated resource’ focused on reopening the Sun Peaks Community Health Centre. sunpeaksnews.com/municipal-st...

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Sun Peaks Freestyle Club celebrates 2025/2026 ‘season of momentum’ ⛷️ Next year will mark 10 years of supporting local athletes for the Sun Peaks Freestyle Club, which hopes to build on the success of the 2025/2026 season. sunpeaksnews.com/sun-peaks-fr... #SunPeaksFreestyle

Sun Peaks Freestyle Club celebrates 2025/2026 ‘season of momentum’

Next year will mark 10 years of supporting local athletes for the Sun Peaks Freestyle Club, which hopes to build on the success of the 2025/2026 season.

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Sun Peaks athlete Charlie Roberts scores World Cup points in Japan ⛷️ Local skier Charlie Roberts qualifies for the upcoming World Cup in Azerbaijan after placing in the top thirty in Japan. Read more at Sun Peaks Independent News! #SunPeaks #Skiing sunpeaksnews.com/sun-peaks-at...

Sun Peaks athlete Charlie Roberts scores World Cup points in Japan

Local skier Charlie Roberts qualifies for the upcoming World Cup in Azerbaijan after placing in the top thirty in Japan.

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Skiers don costumes to take over the slopes at the 2026 T-REX event 🦖 The Sun Peaks Nordic Club’s third T-REX event drew a crowd for its annual time-limit relay March 7. Read more! #SunPeaks #NordicSkiing sunpeaksnews.com/skiers-don-c...

Skiers don costumes to take over the slopes at the 2026 T-REX event

The Sun Peaks Nordic Club’s third T-REX event drew a crowd for its annual time-limit relay March 7.

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While the municipality still has no timeline for reopening the Sun Peaks Community Health Centre, a new report provides details of the process to date. #SunPeaks #healthcentre sunpeaksnews.com/five-months-...

Five months after the Sun Peaks health centre closure, the municipality releases a new progress report – Sun Peaks Independent News

While the municipality still has no timeline for reopening the Sun Peaks Community Health Centre, a new report provides details of the process to date.

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Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality announced Feb. 27 that Dr. Catherine Nowierski has withdrawn her proposal to operate the Sun Peaks Community Health Centre. #SunPeaks #HealthCentre

Negotiations crumble as proponent withdraws proposal to operate the Sun Peaks Community Health Centre

Municipality and proponent 'unable to reach mutually acceptable terms' to reopen the Sun Peaks Community Health Centre.

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International Rotary Ski Fellowship brings global ski week and adaptive sports fundraising to Sun Peaks ⛷️ Sun Peaks will host the International Skiing Fellowship of Rotarians’ 2026 North American Ski Week this March. sunpeaksnews.com/internationa...

International Rotary Ski Fellowship brings global ski week and adaptive sports fundraising to Sun Peaks

Sun Peaks will host the International Skiing Fellowship of Rotarians’ 2026 North American Ski Week this March.

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Where dinner meets the descent: Inside Sun Peaks’ Alpine Fondue and Ski 🫕 Popular among guests and locals, this unique experience offers a taste of the Alps in Sun Peaks. sunpeaksnews.com/where-dinner...

Where dinner meets the descent: Inside Sun Peaks’ Alpine Fondue and Ski

Popular among guests and locals, this unique experience offers a taste of the Alps in Sun Peaks.

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Report sheds light on the potential future of the Sun Peaks Community Health Centre 🩺 The Sun Peaks Community Health Centre Working Group report offers a peek into the challenges of the past and the possible future operational structure of a reopened clinic. sunpeaksnews.com/report-sheds...

Report sheds light on the potential future of the community health centre

Sun Peaks Community Health Centre working group report offers a peek into what the future operational structure might look like.

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Proposed waste changes could reshape how Sun Peaks manages garbage and compost Regional district proposes restrictions on commercial loads and commercial organic waste ban at Sun Peaks Transfer Station aimed at reducing taxpayer-subsidized disposal costs. sunpeaksnews.com/proposed-was...

Proposed waste changes could reshape how Sun Peaks manages garbage and compost

Regional district proposes restrictions on commercial loads and commercial organic waste ban at Sun Peaks Transfer Station aimed at reducing taxpayer-subsidized disposal costs.

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Regional district brings brick-and-mortar library proposal to council sunpeaksnews.com/regional-dis...

Regional district brings brick-and-mortar library proposal to council

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District presented early-stage plans to council Feb. 3, outlining potential next steps toward a permanent library facility supported by $750,000 in capital reserves.

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TELUS Nancy Greene Alpine Classic draws 34 teams, raises funds for Sun Peaks Education Racers of all abilities gather in Sun Peaks for a weekend of competition and fundraising at the 2026 TELUS Nancy Greene Alpine Classic. sunpeaksnews.com/telus-nancy-...

TELUS Nancy Greene Alpine Classic raises funds for Sun Peaks Education

Racers of all abilities gather in Sun Peaks for a weekend of competition and fundraising at the 2026 TELUS Nancy Greene Alpine Classic.

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Choosing terrain carefully during B.C.’s February warm-up As temperatures climb, a widespread weak layer is becoming increasingly reactive, catching riders off guard and elevating avalanche danger across many regions. sunpeaksnews.com/choosing-ter...

Choosing terrain carefully during B.C.’s February warm-up

As temperatures climb, a widespread weak layer is becoming increasingly reactive, catching riders off guard and elevating avalanche danger across many regions.

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‘The not knowing is the hardest part’: Anxiety grows as Sun Peaks Community Health Centre remains closed Residents call for more communication on a potential timeline for reopening the Sun Peaks Community Health Centre. sunpeaksnews.com/the-not-know...

‘The not knowing is the hardest part’: Anxiety grows as Sun Peaks Community Health Centre remains closed

Residents call for more communication on a potential timeline for reopening the Sun Peaks Community Health Centre.

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One injured in head-on collision on Heffley-Louis Creek Road RCMP says that the accident is under investigation. sunpeaksnews.com/one-injured-... #BCnews

One injured in head-on collision on Heffley-Louis Creek Road

RCMP says that the accident is under investigation.

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Rotary Club of Sun Peaks honours Jim Alix with Paul Harris Fellowship Long time local receives one of the highest honours from Rotary Club of Sun Peaks. sunpeaksnews.com/rotary-club-... #sunpeaks #rotaryclub

Rotary Club of Sun Peaks honours Jim Alix with Paul Harris Fellowship

Long time local receives one of the highest honours from Rotary Club of Sun Peaks.

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Sun Peaks Resort reveals 2026 winter ambassadors 🎿 Sun Peaks’ Winter Ambassador Program brings together skiers and riders of all ages and disciplines to represent the resort. sunpeaksnews.com/sun-peaks-re...

Sun Peaks Resort reveals 2026 winter ambassadors

Sun Peaks’ Winter Ambassador Program brings together skiers and riders of all ages and disciplines to represent the resort.

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Rotary Club of Sun Peaks expands food support initiatives for local workers 🍲 The Rotary Club is addressing food insecurity among seasonal workers through confidential grocery box support and free community meal initiatives in partnership with local businesses. sunpeaksnews.com/rotary-club-...

Rotary Club of Sun Peaks expands food support initiatives for local workers

The Rotary Club is addressing food insecurity among seasonal workers through confidential grocery box support and free community meal initiatives in partnership with local businesses.

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Tourism Sun Peaks reflects on 2025 as a year of momentum and growth ⛰️ Tourism Sun Peaks says a “big, messy” year is paying off, with a push to build a year-round destination. sunpeaksnews.com/tourism-sun-...

Tourism Sun Peaks reflects on 2025 as a year of momentum and growth

Tourism Sun Peaks says a “big, messy” year is paying off, with a push to build a year-round destination.

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Community, film and connection take centre stage at Sun Peaks Film Festival 🎥 Sold-out screenings, heartfelt films and dedicated volunteers defined ArtZone’s Sun Peaks Film Festival, where locals came together to celebrate storytelling and community. sunpeaksnews.com/community-fi...

Community, film and connection take centre stage at Sun Peaks Film Festival

Sold-out screenings, heartfelt films and dedicated volunteers defined ArtZone’s Sun Peaks Film Festival, where locals came together to celebrate storytelling and community.

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Land claims, clarified: What does the Cowichan title case mean for Sun Peaks? 🧡 As misconceptions spread about Indigenous land claims and private property, lawyers unpack the history, legal realities and local implications. sunpeaksnews.com/land-claims-...

Land claims, clarified: What does the Cowichan title case mean for Sun Peaks?

As misconceptions spread about Indigenous land claims and private property, lawyers unpack the history, legal realities and local implications.

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The Friday Race Series returns Feb. 6 ⛷️ The long-awaited return of the recreational Friday Race Series, cancelled since 2020, will delight downhillers of all ages, restoring an important social and cultural tradition to Sun Peaks Resort. sunpeaksnews.com/the-friday-r...

The Friday Race Series returns Feb. 6

The long-awaited return of the recreational Friday Race Series, cancelled since 2020, will delight downhillers of all ages, restoring an important social and cultural tradition to Sun Peaks Resort.

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My not so secret Sun Peaks 🎥 How the Netflix original movie My Secret Santa is driving film tourism and global awareness for the resort. sunpeaksnews.com/my-not-so-se...

My not so secret Sun Peaks

How the Netflix original movie My Secret Santa is driving film tourism and global awareness for the resort.

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Survey: What stories should Sun Peaks Independent News cover in 2026? 🗞️ Help us shape our editorial agenda for the year. sunpeaksnews.com/survey-what-...

Survey: What stories should Sun Peaks Independent News cover in 2026?

Help us shape our editorial agenda for the year.

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