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Fuel surcharge gone as of Tuesday

Fuel surcharge gone as of Tuesday

BC Ferries says it will remove the 1.5 per cent fuel surcharge currently added to fares as of Tuesday, Dec. 17.
Stolen Jeep Liberty recovered

Stolen Jeep Liberty recovered

A Jeep SUV that was stolen in West Sechelt has been recovered, Sunshine Coast RCMP reported Sunday. The 2008 black Jeep Liberty had been stolen between 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and 7:30 a.m. Thursday.
Consultant hired for housing needs assessment

Consultant hired for housing needs assessment

A Vancouver-based firm called Urban Matters will lead the work on a housing needs assessment for the Sunshine Coast.
CPA Alberta to hold disciplinary hearing for former Sechelt finance officer

CPA Alberta to hold disciplinary hearing for former Sechelt finance officer

Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta, the governing body for the profession in that province, has confirmed “a hearing into allegations of unprofessional conduct” against former Sechelt chief financial officer Victor Mema.
St. Hilda’s closes in on $1-million fundraising goal

St. Hilda’s closes in on $1-million fundraising goal

Parishioners are to thank for the bulk of the $960,000 raised in just over two years to cover the costs of an extensive renovation of St. Hilda’s Anglican Church in Sechelt.
Pender group seeks dock-plan changes

Pender group seeks dock-plan changes

A host of suggested changes to the controversial Pender Harbour Dock Management Plan (DMP) is heading to the province for review, including the creation of an appeal process, lengthened terms for renewals, and a grandfathering process for docks alrea
Province asked to clarify Woodfibre LNG’s floatel plans

Province asked to clarify Woodfibre LNG’s floatel plans

As the public comment period for Woodfibre LNG's latest plans to house workers comes to a close, the Squamish Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) is repeating its questions and concerns about the project’s accommodation.
New Sea to Sky Gondola cabins arrive in Squamish

New Sea to Sky Gondola cabins arrive in Squamish

Thirty new cabins were delivered from Switzerland
Single-family home sales slip in Powell River during November

Single-family home sales slip in Powell River during November

However, vacant land sales are up over previous year
Investigators find no evidence for charges in Gibsons incident

Investigators find no evidence for charges in Gibsons incident

The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) has found no evidence to support referring an incident involving Sunshine Coast RCMP to Crown counsel.