Local News

Sechelt's director of corporate services Chris Connor has resigned, just one day shy of his four-month anniversary with the District. Connor was hired on Feb. 7 and he handed in his resignation on June 6.

MP John Weston, who represents West Vancouver - Sunshine Coast - Sea to Sky Country riding, stands behind Prime Minister Stephen Harper in light of the recent controversies hitting the Canadian Senate and the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).

Two residents of the Concordia Seawatch development have retained legal counsel and may sue over the sinkhole just steps from their front door.

Picket lines will be up today (June 14) at the District of Sechelt as unionized workers strike in search of a "fair deal.

Caps on rent increases under the provincial Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act are not binding on the Sechelt Indian Band (SIB), the B.C. Court of Appeal has ruled. In a June 5 decision, which sets aside a B.C.

The Gibsons and District Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Gibsons are in the driver's seat for a new community shuttle service to carry visitors and residents between the harbour area and services in the upper part of town.

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) board will be making public a draft of the parks and recreation master plan for review and feedback at a series of open houses being held on June 17 and 18, in Gibsons, Sechelt and Pender Harbour.

An investigation into a float plane crash that took the life of a prominent Powell River businessman and former provincial politician continues.

After numerous reports of cougar sightings in the Bonniebrook area of Gibsons, the conservation officer service and Sunshine Coast RCMP humanely euthanizean adult cougar over the weekend.

Five social entrepreneurs received $500 in start-up funding for their ventures, along with enthusiastic support and potential clients from more than 120 community members, at the May 30 Barn Raisers event at the Seaside Centre in Sechelt.