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A new leadership approach

In preparation for the retirement of long-serving executive director Vicki Dobbyn from Sunshine Coast Community Services Society (SCCSS) on June 30, the SCCSS board has announced they will be implementing a co-executive director model under the leade

Finance calendar approved

At their June 5 regular meeting, District of Sechelt council approved a new financial plan development calendar that will see them tackle next year's budget this fall and finalize their financial plan in December, rather than the usual spring target.

Sechelt aims to expand airport

Did you know Sechelt has an airport? The tiny airstrip atop Field Road in Wilson Creek may be better known for drag races than air travel, but the District of Sechelt's airport development advisory committee is aiming to change that.

Proposed market seeking support

After several months of non-stop beating the drum and paying the piper for a proposed Gibsons Public Market in the former yacht club in Lower Gibsons, Gerry Zipursky, one of four prime proponents of the proposal, is taking the project to the next lev

Policy calls for respect when engaging shíshálh

Respect is the essential ingredient when doing business with the shíshálh (Sechelt) Nation.

Corporate officer resigns

Sechelt's director of corporate services Chris Connor has resigned, just one day shy of his four-month anniversary with the District. Connor was hired on Feb. 7 and he handed in his resignation on June 6.

Weston backs prime minister

MP John Weston, who represents West Vancouver - Sunshine Coast - Sea to Sky Country riding, stands behind Prime Minister Stephen Harper in light of the recent controversies hitting the Canadian Senate and the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).

Residents may sue over sinkhole

Two residents of the Concordia Seawatch development have retained legal counsel and may sue over the sinkhole just steps from their front door.

Strike starts today in Sechelt

Picket lines will be up today (June 14) at the District of Sechelt as unionized workers strike in search of a "fair deal.

Rent caps not binding on SIB lands, court rules

Caps on rent increases under the provincial Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act are not binding on the Sechelt Indian Band (SIB), the B.C. Court of Appeal has ruled. In a June 5 decision, which sets aside a B.C.