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‘Abhorrent’ neglect of young boy reported by watchdog

‘Abhorrent’ neglect of young boy reported by watchdog

The “abhorrent” neglect of a young boy with autism spectrum disorder has prompted B.C.’s child watchdog to call for an overhaul of provincial services for children with special needs.
Huawei boss was treated at Richmond Hospital after YVR arrest

Huawei boss was treated at Richmond Hospital after YVR arrest

The Huawei boss being detained for possible extradition to the U.S. was taken to Richmond Hospital after her arrest last week at YVR.
Santa arrives in the Creek

Santa arrives in the Creek

Santa Claus made his annual visit to the Roberts Creek Library on Dec. 9. Despite the rain, dozens of families came to have their photos taken with the jolly old man and enjoy a cup of hot apple cider.
Coast Reporter Radio: City, district or town? Hockey in China and very special Christmas cards

Coast Reporter Radio: City, district or town? Hockey in China and very special Christmas cards

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Sechelt council wants public input on becoming a city

Sechelt council wants public input on becoming a city

A recent District of Sechelt press release described the municipality as a “small town with big city goals,” but councillors aren’t quite ready to support the goal of becoming an official city until they hear what residents think.
New smoking bylaw in effect in Sechelt

New smoking bylaw in effect in Sechelt

Sechelt council passed a new smoking bylaw Dec. 5 in a unanimous vote.
Plecas puts job on the line over financial ‘outrage’

Plecas puts job on the line over financial ‘outrage’

Speaker calls for audits of offices of legislature clerk, sergeant-at-arms
Gibsons Briefs

Gibsons Briefs

Student councillor Gibsons Mayor Bill Beamish asked council to hold off on the first, second and third readings of the bylaw amendment that would allow for a student councillor. Beamish proposed the idea at the Nov.
Gibson Public Library gets a new HVAC unit

Gibson Public Library gets a new HVAC unit

A switch from using external contractors to in-house staff to install an HVAC unit at Gibsons Public Library cut the cost of the installation in half, according to a Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) report. Directors voted at a Nov.
Island fishers fight back against salmon closures

Island fishers fight back against salmon closures

Orcas’ main food also lifeblood of Island communities, say chambers of commerce