Local News

B.C.'s Liberal government delivered a balanced budget Tuesday that raises revenues by increasing medical premiums by four per cent and corporate income taxes by one per cent, while selling off $625 million in public assets.

B.C. Timber Sales (BCTS) agreed to withdraw the cutblock closest to McNeill Lake from its logging plans last week, after First Nation and local government leaders raised strong objections during a site visit.

The District of Sechelt has hired a new director of corporate services, Chris Connor, who will fill the position previously covered by interim corporate officer Gerry van der Wolf.

The Town of Gibsons has filled the position of outgoing municipal planner Michael Epp with long-time District of Sechelt community planner André Boel.

The District of Sechelt is now reporting a deficit of $481,093 for 2012, down considerably from the $960,000 deficit projected by interim chief financial officer Tim Anderson in December.

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Feb. 12 to 15: A Coast resident reported mail theft that occurred while the package was enroute from Ontario.

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Powell River-Sunshine Coast NDP members gathered in Sechelt last Sunday (Feb. 17) for a pre-election potluck lunch and annual general meeting.

British Columbians can now replace their CareCard with the new BC Services Card.

The online commenting platform for the Coast Reporter website was recently upgraded, to offer our#160; readers new options and features.