Local News

Metro Vancouver has cancelled public information meetings on its controversial incinerator project, including one that had been set for May 24 in Gibsons, and Metro officials say they don’t expect to engage the public until next year.

Texada Island Coal Permit

On Wednesday, April 23 teachers across B.C. enacted a stage one strike that will shift some of their work onto administrators until the government tables a “fair deal” or teachers up the pressure by moving to a stage two strike.

Sechelt council ditched a proposed $91 infrastructure levy for Sechelt homeowners at their April 23 committee of the whole meeting, saying more information is needed before a dollar amount can be set.

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) will be going to the public in June with draft proposals to allow medical marijuana production facilities on smaller agricultural parcels than currently allowed — but not too much smaller.

Pender Harbour

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for April 15 to 22: • Early on April 15, police witnessed a vehicle travelling more than 20 km over the posted speed limit eastbound on Highway 101 near Pratt Road in Gibsons.

Sunshine Coast RCMP are seeking assistance from the public as they investigate a driver for striking a flagger at a construction site in Sechelt. According to RCMP, at approximately 3:30 p.m.

If you watched the live web cast of the Dragons’ Den on April 3 you saw Canada Hemp Foods get the deal they wanted, but things are still in limbo after the show.

GreenJobsBC will be holding a town hall event in Gibsons this Saturday to discuss possibilities for a green economy, and get feedback from citizens about their goals for creating local jobs that are good for the economy and the environment.