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School District No. 46 (SD46) and its support staff union, CUPE Local 801, received confirmation late last week from the BC Public School Employers' Association (BCPSEA) that the school district's memorandum of settlement has been ratified.

The province has given the green light to the Narrows Inlet hydro project. Environment Minister Mary Polak and Energy Minister Bill Bennett issued an environmental assessment certificate for the project on Jan. 15, subject to 26 conditions.

The Davis Bay wharf is closer to being rebuilt after $150,000 was confirmed for the project by Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET) this week.

The economic benefits of the proposed George Hotel and condo project sparked a testy debate at Gibsons council Tuesday night, as councillors split over a motion to request a third-party study of the project's financial viability.

Upper and Lower Sunshine Coast residents -with a little help from their friends on Gabriola Island - fired the first shot across the bow of BC Ferries last weekend in a coordinated campaign to roll back ongoing fare hikes and planned service cuts.

Sechelt Innovations Ltd. (SIL) chair Chris Fawcus made a presentation to council on Jan. 22, saying that although they weren't ready when they started, things are now taking shape.

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Jan. 14 to 17: On Jan. 14, a break and enter was reported at a residence in the 12800 block of Lagoon Road in Pender Harbour.

Organizers of a charity for children with special needs are asking British Columbians to open their hearts and wallets to help.

Want to help stop bullying? Engage students and give them a say in bullying prevention efforts. Twelve students from around B.C.

Whether your goal is to have more energy, prevent the onset of health problems like heart disease and diabetes, or simply feel better about yourself, losing weight is usually considered a good starting point.