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Sechelt announces plans for treatment facility

Sechelt council announced today (Feb. 5) that they have entered into a contract with the Maple Reinders Inc. (MRI) consortium to build a $21.

Business targeted in rash of B&Es

Sunshine Coast RCMP is investigating several business break and enters that occurred in Sechelt over the past month. And according to RCMP, it appears that the suspects are mostly interested in stealing tools. Sometime during the night on Jan.

Society to complete trail strategy

Following in the footsteps of many B.C. communities, the Sunshine Coast Trails Society (SCTS) will be overseeing the process of completing a Crown land recreational trail strategy over the next two years.

Funding available for aspiring social entrepreneurs

Social entrepreneurs often find it hard to get started. Defining your idea and then attracting financing to market your idea is challenging.

Budget timeline presented

The District of Sechelt finance advisory committee met Jan. 21 to review its draft terms of reference and a timeline for the upcoming budget process.

Boundaries commission keeps to original proposal

A commission struck to redraw B.C.'s federal electoral boundaries has included Powell River in a reconfigured riding on Vancouver Island. The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for B.C. released its report on Monday, Jan. 28.

'Detailed site plans' not part of BCTS consultation

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) was not notified or consulted about this year's harvesting plans for the McNeill Lake watershed as "there is no legal requirement to consult on detailed site plans," a spokesperson for the Ministry of Fores

Advice given to help vulnerable adults

Professionals who often serve vulnerable adults were given advice to help those being abused or taken advantage of, during a Community Response Network luncheon held Jan. 24 in Sechelt. The luncheon, titled Financial Abuse: B.C.

Proposed 10-year-deal angers teachers

Teachers on the Coast are angry the provincial government has proposed a new 10-year contract as bargaining is set to begin with the B.C. Public School Employers' Association (BCPSEA) on Feb. 4.

B.C. chiefs endorse path of 'fundamental change'

Building on Idle No More's momentum, B.C. chiefs lined up last week behind National Chief Shawn Atleo, endorsing the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) blueprint for "fundamental change, remedies and actions required immediately.