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Gibsons ordered to release more information on George project

Gibsons ordered to release more information on George project

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) has ordered the Town of Gibsons to turn over some information related to the George Hotel and Residences project that it had previously refused to release under the Freedom of Information
Construction of West Sechelt Elementary expansion to start ‘within a month’

Construction of West Sechelt Elementary expansion to start ‘within a month’

A groundbreaking July 17 marked the “imminent” start of construction on the $10.7 million expansion of West Sechelt Elementary.
Sechelt looking at options to allow public to watch meetings ‘in person’

Sechelt looking at options to allow public to watch meetings ‘in person’

Sechelt council has passed a special resolution confirming why it is still not able to set up meetings the public can attend in person.
Gibsons Briefs: Parking variance changed for Shaw Road affordable housing

Gibsons Briefs: Parking variance changed for Shaw Road affordable housing

Gibsons council has approved a development variance permit for parking at a planned affordable housing project on a Town-owned lot at 571 Shaw Rd., but it’s not the variance originally proposed.
SCRD Briefs: Studies going ahead for three wastewater plants

SCRD Briefs: Studies going ahead for three wastewater plants

Feasibility studies are moving ahead for three small wastewater treatment plants operated by the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD).
North Road subdivision welcomed at public hearing amid neighbours’ density concerns

North Road subdivision welcomed at public hearing amid neighbours’ density concerns

Sophie Woodrooffe / Staff Writer
Sechelt cancels 2020 tax sale

Sechelt cancels 2020 tax sale

Sechelt has joined the growing list of municipalities in B.C. that will not be holding a 2020 tax sale. Council passed the necessary bylaw at its July 15 meeting, delaying the tax sale until Sept. 27, 2021.
Sechelt approves Legacy Fund grants

Sechelt approves Legacy Fund grants

Defers decision on additional money for Salmonid Enhancement Society
Siegers pushes for return to regular bus service

Siegers pushes for return to regular bus service

Transit service is expected to be kept at 80 per cent of normal levels into the fall, despite Sechelt director Darnelda Siegers’ push at the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) for a return to regular bus service as a way to increase ridership an
SCRD mulls police reform issue

SCRD mulls police reform issue

Local politicians want to add their voices to the provincial conversation about police reform if the opportunity arises.