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Library signs first-ever funding agreement

For the first time in history the Sechelt Public Library has a formal funding agreement to secure its operating funds for the next five years.

Province eyes new process for Howe Sound planning

While no senior government funding has been committed for a comprehensive Howe Sound management plan, the province is looking at trying a new approach to get the process rolling, Future of Howe Sound Society (FHSS) executive director Ruth Simons said

Bat activity

A disease that has killed millions of bats in eastern North America may arrive in British Columbia and Sunshine Coast residents are being asked to report sightings of bats in winter.

Police incidents cause minor delays

A man who was already the subject of five outstanding warrants is facing additional charges after an arrest on board a BC Ferry at Horseshoe Bay Sunday night. Sunshine Coast RCMP contacted West Vancouver police Sunday evening (Jan.

Weekly police report

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Jan. 21 to 27: On Jan. 21, a multi-vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Wharf Road and Cowrie Street in Sechelt.

Teens taught to meet the needs of toddlers

The highly successful early learning SPARK program that School District No. 46 (SD46) has run for many years is now being expanded to teach Grade 10 students how to meet the needs of children from birth to age five.

Man fined for shooting bear

A 70-year-old man from Roberts Creek has been given a $1,000 fine after injuring a bear with a 22-calibre rifle in 2012.

Outdoor ed challenges

An environmental education program envisioned for secondary school students is running into some challenges before it even begins, superintendent of schools Patrick Bocking reported at the Jan. 14 school board meeting.

Time to nominate that inspirational individual

School District No. 46 (SD46) invites you to nominate that inspirational individual in your life for the Frances Fleming Award for Inspirational Achievement before Friday, Feb. 28.

Next protest to hit whole B.C. coast

With local-government support for the BC Ferry Coalition's Tell the Premier protest pouring in from Haida Gwaii in the north to the south end of Vancouver Island, lead organizer Jef Keighley said the stage is being set for a B.C.