Impact of Postal Strike on Dog License Renewal Notices

Due to the ongoing Canada Post strike, the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is currently unable to mail out dog licence renewal notices.  

The SCRD’s dog license bylaw requires all dog owners living in Halfmoon Bay, Roberts Creek, Elphinstone, mainland of West Howe Sound (and Keats Island), and the shíshálh Nation Government District to register, number and license their dog(s) over the age of three months by January 31 of each year. 2025 dog licence are valid from January 1 to December 31. 

 Two ways to pay:

1. Come to the SCRD’s main Field Road office at 1975 Field Road, Sechelt and pay at the front counter. The office is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office is closed on statutory holidays and for Christmas break on December 24 at 2 p.m. and reopens January 2, 2025. 
2. Check an old dog license invoice or call the SCRD at 604-885-6800 to find out your account number. You can then pay for your license at www.scrd.ca/pay.  

As there are so many unknowns with the postal strike situation, the SCRD will provide further information in the coming weeks on the licensing process. At this time, residents renewing their licenses can take advantage of a 50% discount until January 31.  

The Town of Gibsons and the District of Sechelt provide dog control services to citizens living in those municipalities. 

For more information about dog licensing, visit www.scrd.ca/dog-control.