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Sechelt grants development permit for proposed Havies subdivison

Sechelt grants development permit for proposed Havies subdivison

One councillor voted in opposition to granting the permit for the 99-unit subdivision on Laurel Avenue
Canadian parents among least likely to prevent cyberbullying, survey finds

Canadian parents among least likely to prevent cyberbullying, survey finds

Canadian children are being cyberbullied just as much as youth in other countries. But their parents are lacking in taking preventative measures to lower these numbers, according to a new poll.
Prescription eyewear too expensive for many British Columbians, poll shows

Prescription eyewear too expensive for many British Columbians, poll shows

33 per cent of British Columbians haven't visited the optometrist in the last three years.
Rural zoning public hearing this fall: July 28 SCRD board meeting briefs

Rural zoning public hearing this fall: July 28 SCRD board meeting briefs

'Staff are still mapping' out the date and format for the proposed new zoning bylaw's public hearing. The Board also moved to have staff draft amendments to the subdivision servicing bylaw, to stop automatic SCRD take over ownership of community sewer systems.
Sechelt considering business licence bylaw amendments to prevent sex trafficking

Sechelt considering business licence bylaw amendments to prevent sex trafficking

Council is considering implementing new regulations to the body work industry as a way to prevent sex trafficking in Sechelt
Sechelt council adopts enforcement fees for waste pickup bylaw infractions

Sechelt council adopts enforcement fees for waste pickup bylaw infractions

At the Aug. 3 meeting, Sechelt council adopted fees for non-compliance of the solid waste and disposal bylaw
West Vancouver bear feeder's sentencing postponed

West Vancouver bear feeder's sentencing postponed

The Crown is waiting to see how the B.C. Court of Appeal rules on a precedent-setting $60,000 fine handed down in Whistler last year.
Sechelt councillor Tom Lamb not planning to seek re-election

Sechelt councillor Tom Lamb not planning to seek re-election

With two terms under his belt, Lamb said voters won't be seeing his name on any election signs
Metro Van proposes sweeping new regional park for Bowen Island

Metro Van proposes sweeping new regional park for Bowen Island

The 97 hectare park at Cape Roger Curtis would include an expanded trail system, beach access, and around 100 overnight campsites
Rivalries put on hold as drag race at the Sechelt Airport ran out of time

Rivalries put on hold as drag race at the Sechelt Airport ran out of time

August 7 was a day of warm temperatures and hot competition at Sechelt Airport as the Sunshine Coast Drag Racing Association (SCDRA) hosted its second public race day of 2022.