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BC Ferries recognizes military personnel with free passenger travel on Remembrance Day

BC Ferries recognizes military personnel with free passenger travel on Remembrance Day

To acknowledge and honour the service of active, reserve and retired military personnel, and cadets, BC Ferries is once again offering complimentary travel on Remembrance Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Woodfibre president says company is taking terrorism threat seriously

Woodfibre president says company is taking terrorism threat seriously

With the Sea to Sky Gondola’s cable being cut a second time , the uncomfortable prospect of domestic terrorism has become a consideration that Woodfibre LNG has had to face.
Council votes to drop Santa from the municipal hall roof

Council votes to drop Santa from the municipal hall roof

Sechelt council has voted to tone down a proposed Christmas display at municipal hall by sticking to putting up lights on the building but not adding a lit-up Santa on the roof.
In a surprise twist, Liberals hold on to West Vancouver-Sea to Sky by 41 votes

In a surprise twist, Liberals hold on to West Vancouver-Sea to Sky by 41 votes

Judicial recount to be conducted by B.C. Supreme Court following close result
B.C. puts new regional health-order restrictions in place as COVID-19 cases spike

B.C. puts new regional health-order restrictions in place as COVID-19 cases spike

Restrictions target social gatherings, travel, group activities and workplaces
Sunshine Coast Search and Rescue on pace for record year

Sunshine Coast Search and Rescue on pace for record year

Sunshine Coast Search and Rescue is having an unusually busy year, putting them in good company as SAR teams from across southern B.C. have been reporting a higher volume of calls.
Greenecourt project will not get a full DCC waiver

Greenecourt project will not get a full DCC waiver

Sechelt council voted Nov. 4 to approve a development permit, with variances, for the Lions housing project at Greenecourt but the non-profit group will not get a full waiver of development cost charges (DCC).
Little change in standings as final vote count begins

Little change in standings as final vote count begins

Nicholas Simons remains on track to be confirmed for a fifth term as the NDP MLA for Powell River-Sunshine Coast. Elections BC began the final count on Nov. 6.
RCMP to patrol ferries

RCMP to patrol ferries

RCMP members from the police force’s West Coast Marine Services will be on board some BC Ferries sailings starting this weekend. A release from the Mounties’ B.C.
Sunshine Coast school board chair flips to Amanda Amaral

Sunshine Coast school board chair flips to Amanda Amaral

Trustee Amanda Amaral was elected chair of the Board of Education for School District No. 46 (SD46) and Maria Hampvent was elected vice chair at a regular board meeting Nov. 4.