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Dr. Meenakshi Dawar of Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) will be replacing Dr. Geoff McKee as the medical health officer scheduled to brief Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) directors on COVID-19 next Thursday.

Motorhomes and derelict boats piling up at the public works yard operated by the District of Sechelt could soon find a new home at the dump, though it will have to be a piecemeal move.

Bus routes scheduled to change this May to avoid what’s been deemed a dangerous intersection could cause “great hardship,” say Flume Road residents.

COVID expected to impact bottom line

SCRD Briefs

Sechelt council continued working on the 2020 budget March 11, with a review of capital projects, business cases for requests presented at earlier meetings, and requests brought forward by community associations.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure says it’s extending the deadline for British Columbians to share their vision for the future of coastal ferry services.

After announcing earlier this week that it was suspending hot food service in its cafeterias and switching to “grab-and-go” meals instead, BC Ferries said March 19 that it was ending all food service.

Dear Fellow Sunshine Coast Residents: Thank you again to all of you who continue to do your part by staying home, washing your hands and practising social distancing.

West Vacouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country MP Patrick Weiler met Thursday with local business leaders to answer questions about federal support during the COVID-19 outbreak.