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Council adopts ‘big S’ as new corporate logo

Council adopts ‘big S’ as new corporate logo

Sechelt councillors have settled on a new corporate logo.
Gravel mining concerns prompt AVICC resolution

Gravel mining concerns prompt AVICC resolution

Concerns about the expansion of gravel mining operations on the lower slope of Mount Elphinstone has prompted Gibsons council to draft a resolution for the upcoming Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities (AVICC) convention and Union
No forensic exams for sex assault victims

No forensic exams for sex assault victims

VCH taking steps to fill gap in service at Sechelt Hospital
Sechelt landfill closing temporarily due to weather

Sechelt landfill closing temporarily due to weather

The Sechelt Landfill will be closed to the public effective Friday, Feb. 7 until Sunday, Feb. 9.
Protester arrested in Clack Creek Forest

Protester arrested in Clack Creek Forest

At least one demonstrator has been arrested following the return of crews from the Squamish-based company Black Mount Logging to the Clack Creek cutblock.
UPDATED: Evacuation order remains in place as scramble for washout fix continues

UPDATED: Evacuation order remains in place as scramble for washout fix continues

State of local emergency declared in Roberts Creek
Franklin Road beach access closed

Franklin Road beach access closed

The access to Pebbles Beach from Franklin Road in Gibsons remained closed as of Wednesday, Feb. 6.
Egmont residents to meet with BCTS and Tsain-Ko

Egmont residents to meet with BCTS and Tsain-Ko

A meeting has been scheduled for Feb. 13 in Egmont for residents to speak directly with BC Timber Sales and Tsain-Ko representatives about concerns over logging in the area.
Gibsons to seek input on cannabis policy

Gibsons to seek input on cannabis policy

The Town of Gibsons is looking to finalize a policy on cannabis retail and production, as council also gets ready to evaluate a temporary use permit (TUP) application for a cannabis store in upper Gibsons.
Logging resumes in Clack Creek Forest

Logging resumes in Clack Creek Forest

Simons confident land use plan will end ‘cycle of proposal and protest’