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Local man charged in break-in

Sunshine Coast RCMP have arrested and charged a 27-year-old Sechelt man for his alleged connection to a recent break-in to a Sechelt business. Troy Spragg has been charged with break and enter.

Honouring those who enhance safety

The BC Safety Authority (BCSA) hasnow opened the call for nominations for theLieutenantGovernor Safety Awards, now in its eighth year.

Sechelt resident joins the fight

Sechelt's Flo Rublee joined 300 other cycling enthusiasts and event volunteers Sept. 7 and 8, for the BC Lung Association's 29th Bicycle Trek for Life and Breath (Trek).

Liquor policy review opens to the public

British Columbians now can offer their ideas on how to make balanced, common-sense changes to B.C.'s liquor laws through a new website. Parliamentary Secretary for Liquor Reform John Yap launched the new Liquor Policy Review website: www.gov.bc.

Teach ABCs and 9-1-1

With the start of school, BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) reminds parents and caregivers that teaching your child to call 9-1-1 and to know their home address is one of the most important things you can do to help keep you and your loved ones safe.

Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup coming

Calling all Coasters who care about their shorelines: the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup is coming Sept. 21 to 29.

Roadway improved for pedestrian and driver safety

The District of Sechelt has fixed a dangerous section of roadway in West Sechelt just in time for back to school.

SD46 ready to welcome kids back

Teachers, principals and staff are ready to welcome kids back to polished classrooms this Tuesday, Sept. 3, even if for just a couple of hours.

Record salmon return reason to celebrate

A creek that once saw a few hundred salmon come back to spawn is teeming with thousands of fish right now in a record return the Sechelt Indian Band (SIB) plans to celebrate next week.

Sinkhole should be fixed in September

A sinkhole that opened over a year ago in Seawatch Lane should be fixed by Sept. 21, Concordia Seawatch Ltd. and the District of Sechelt said this week. That end-of-summer deadline was given to Concordia Seawatch Ltd.