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Gig work pay changes to impact Coastal Rides’ management more than its fares

Gig work pay changes to impact Coastal Rides’ management more than its fares

As Coastal Rides was already paying drivers at least $20.88 per engaged hour, minimum compensation rate changes introduced effective Sept. 3 by the province won’t mean a major change to ride rates.
Sechelt mayor and council at odds over proposed safety program

Sechelt mayor and council at odds over proposed safety program

Sechelt council denied Mayor John Henderson's proposal to create a community safety officer program.
New Coastal Tsunami Junior Hockey team hits home ice Sept. 14

New Coastal Tsunami Junior Hockey team hits home ice Sept. 14

The Tsunami's first regular-season home game takes place at the Gibsons & Area Community Centre this Saturday.
Sunshine Coast RCMP looking for man wanted on outstanding arrest warrants

Sunshine Coast RCMP looking for man wanted on outstanding arrest warrants

Sunshine Coast RCMP are searching for a 36-year-old man with several outstanding arrest warrants. According to a Sept. 10 press release , Matthew Stahl has brown hair, brown eyes and is six feet tall with a medium build.
Sechelt chief administrative officer on leave

Sechelt chief administrative officer on leave

Chief administrative officer (CAO) Andrew Yeates began voluntary leave from the District of Sechelt on Aug. 26, according to district communications manager Lindsay Vickers.
Sechelt council to release full governance audit highlighting dysfunction

Sechelt council to release full governance audit highlighting dysfunction

After partial release, Sechelt mayor pushes for full disclosure of governance audit following calls for accountability
Sechelt council endorses resolution rejecting residential school denialism, without mayor's support

Sechelt council endorses resolution rejecting residential school denialism, without mayor's support

Resolution comes as Sechelt is identified in a letter from Union of BC Indian Chiefs calling out residential school denialism and as it comes to light Mayor John Henderson had a book accused of residential school denialism in municipal hall earlier this year.
Gibsons celebrates opening of first phase of Shaw Road affordable housing project

Gibsons celebrates opening of first phase of Shaw Road affordable housing project

As residents move into 40 newly completed rental homes in Gibsons, elected officials and invited dignitaries gathered Friday morning to celebrate the milestone and break ground for the next phase. 
Arts festival plans estuary spectacle for fall equinox

Arts festival plans estuary spectacle for fall equinox

Stories of the Estuary is to coincide with autumn equinox, Sept. 21
Advocates urge safer supply at International Overdose Awareness Day event

Advocates urge safer supply at International Overdose Awareness Day event

“Auntie,” “mother,” “survivor,” read some of the dozens of stickies affixed to the wall at Mission Point House, denoting qualities of people lost to toxic drugs.