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RCMP, coroner investigating discovery of human remains in Roberts Creek

RCMP, coroner investigating discovery of human remains in Roberts Creek

Sunshine Coast RCMP are investigating the discovery of human remains on a beach in Roberts Creek. RCMP said in a release that around 6 a.m. on July 11 a dog alerted two teens to an object on the beach below the 800 block of Bayview Road.
District of Sechelt warns of fake parking tickets

District of Sechelt warns of fake parking tickets

The District of Sechelt says someone was handing out fake parking tickets on the weekend of July 11.
Skaters asked to wait as they seek August return to ice

Skaters asked to wait as they seek August return to ice

Pressure is on for ice to be installed at Sunshine Coast rinks in time for August and user groups made sure Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) directors knew it.
Police Report: Tipped truck sends seafood into ditch

Police Report: Tipped truck sends seafood into ditch

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for July 6 to 13: On July 11, police attended a single-vehicle incident in the 12300 block of Highway 101, Madeira Park, after the driver of a commercial truck lost control on a sharp corner and the truck en
Sechelt FD responds to two fires between Friday and Monday

Sechelt FD responds to two fires between Friday and Monday

The Sechelt Volunteer Fire Department was called out for two house fires between Friday and Monday. Fire Chief Trevor Pike said nobody was injured in either of the fires, which caused extensive damage to the buildings.
Comet NEOWISE visits Sechelt

Comet NEOWISE visits Sechelt

Sechelt resident James MacWilliam captured the NEOWISE comet from his deck at 3:15 a.m. on Monday, July 13, as the comet was rising just east of due north.
SDBA ready to move ahead with patios and new signs on Cowrie

SDBA ready to move ahead with patios and new signs on Cowrie

The Sechelt Downtown Business Association (SDBA) is ready to move forward on a couple of projects that could change the look of Cowrie Street.
SCRD questions use of public lands for commercial profit

SCRD questions use of public lands for commercial profit

Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) directors raised questions about the use of public lands for profit after reviewing two applications to use wilderness areas for commercial recreation.
SCRD directors support Telus tower in Roberts Creek

SCRD directors support Telus tower in Roberts Creek

Despite concerns from the public raised about height and health impacts, Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) directors unanimously supported a proposal by Telus to build a telecommunications tower at the Roberts Creek Fire Hall.
Ferries CEO asks for ‘patience’ heading into a summer of ‘sailing limitations’

Ferries CEO asks for ‘patience’ heading into a summer of ‘sailing limitations’

BC Ferries president and CEO Mark Collins says the company will not be running as many sailings this summer as it did in 2019, although it still expects to be able to meet overall demand.