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Sechelt picked for performance audit

The District of Sechelt has been picked as one of the first municipalities to be given a performance audit through the office of the auditor general for local government (AGLG) along with 17 other municipalities in B.C.

Sechelt employees vote to strike

There's a possibility of picket signs in the District of Sechelt's future after unionized employees voted 93 per cent in favour of striking on May 27.

Transplant gives new life

Mike Gojevic is a walking, breathing miracle. Just three and a half months ago, the Halfmoon Bay man's lungs had all but stopped working and he was literally one breath away from death.

Committee looking at festival options

The Sea Cavalcade committee is looking at several options for its schedule of events for this year's festival in July in the hopes of curbing the alcohol and arrests that have marred the family street dance the past few years.

Officer enters guilty plea

A Sunshine Coast RCMP officer entered a guilty plea to common assault during a brief appearance in North Vancouver provincial court on Monday, May 27. Cpl.

Irresponsible drivers putting the public at risk

Sunshine Coast RCMP continue to receive complaints in relation to "stunting" in Madeira Park, Pender Harbour, Egmont and Garden Bay.

Just one change can make a difference

World Oceans Day Canada urges us all to make one change in our habits to help make a difference. Oceans Week in Canada is June 1 to June 8 leading to World Oceans Day around the world on June 8. At www.WorldOceansDay.

Weekly police report

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for May 21 to 27: Between May 9 and 20, a thief broke into a cabin located at Egmont Point and stole a 30 horsepower EZ 3500 Honda generator, an Edson 12-feet long aluminium boat, a telescope and tripod, som

June declared B.C. gun amnesty month

Police departments across B.C. are hoping to make homes safer by declaring a province-wide gun amnesty this June.

Pay stall system upgraded

Effective June 4, BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay long-term parking is being upgraded from a pay-and-display to a pay-by-stall system to allow customers a more convenient way to pay for parking.