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The shíshálh Nation is among the 18 self-governing Indigenous governments that have signed on to a new fiscal transfer agreement. Carolyn Bennett, the minister of Crown-Indigenous relations announced the agreements Aug. 27 in Vancouver.

The shíshálh Nation, through the Sechelt Indian Government District (SIGD), is getting major federal and provincial grants for its Sinku Drive wastewater project.

Mediated talks between the province and teachers’ union continue, but job action seems unlikely as students prepare to return to school Sept. 3. “Sunshine Coast teachers are excited to be back in their classrooms in September to greet their students.

The BC Parks Foundation has reached its fundraising goal in time to purchase approximately 800-hectares of property for sale at Princess Louisa Inlet to protect the region from development.

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A 54-year-old woman facing charges in the death of her husband at their home in Halfmoon Bay will be back in court Sept. 4.

Professional and amateur downhill cyclists gathered at the Coast Gravity Park outside of Sechelt last Saturday for the fifth annual Backwoods Jam. “This is the biggest year we had so far,” said parks operations manager Kendra Zegers.

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) has announced an immediate return to Stage 2 water restrictions for users on the systems south of Pender Harbour, including the Chapman system.

BC Ferries is cautioning travellers without reservations to prepare for sailing waits heading into one of the busiest travel weekends for the Langdale – Horseshoe Bay route.