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SCRD eyes 8.8% property tax increase next year to cover off COVID-19 costs

SCRD eyes 8.8% property tax increase next year to cover off COVID-19 costs

People aren’t paying for gym memberships or hall rentals, more trash is being dumped at landfills and bus fares aren’t being collected.
Seniors centre on the road to reopening

Seniors centre on the road to reopening

Frozen entrées, soup and sandwiches offered Tuesdays and Thursdays
Elphinstone grad’s PhD research on viruses soon to include COVID

Elphinstone grad’s PhD research on viruses soon to include COVID

Scientists around the world have been turning their research priorities to the study of COVID-19, or SARS-CoV-2, including an Elphinstone Secondary grad working in the Netherlands.
Craft cannabis growers seek role in COVID recovery

Craft cannabis growers seek role in COVID recovery

A newly-incorporated craft cannabis co-operative is putting forward a plan to make small-scale, independent cannabis businesses part of B.C.’s post-pandemic economic recovery.
Chamber members outline ‘unintended consequences’ of CERB

Chamber members outline ‘unintended consequences’ of CERB

“Unintended consequences” of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) is emerging as a concern for Sechelt Chamber of Commerce members as they try to move forward during the economic restart.
SCRD board urges BC Ferries to reverse course on evening sailings

SCRD board urges BC Ferries to reverse course on evening sailings

BC Ferries is resuming service on the Horseshoe Bay-Nanaimo route June 3, but a schedule change on the Langdale run to accommodate the Nanaimo service isn’t sitting well with some Sunshine Coast residents or the directors at the Sunshine Coast Region
Public information meeting on Trellis project set for June 3

Public information meeting on Trellis project set for June 3

The public will have a chance to learn more about the latest iteration of the Trellis Seniors Services long-term care facility in Sechelt at an online information meeting on Wednesday, June 3.
Sechelt municipal offices to reopen June 1

Sechelt municipal offices to reopen June 1

The District of Sechelt has confirmed plans for a “gradual reopening” of the municipal offices on June 1. “Municipal hall will open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Coast Reporter Radio: Microbial Mondays and ferry schedule reaction

Coast Reporter Radio: Microbial Mondays and ferry schedule reaction

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Orphaned fawns rescued in Roberts Creek

Orphaned fawns rescued in Roberts Creek

Two fawns have been rescued from a waterfront property in Roberts Creek after a cougar killed their mother. A doe and stag had been living on the property for some time, and the resident noticed the fawns were born the week of May 11.