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Lawsuit may not advance

The lawsuit brought forward by Brock Rodgers, on behalf of Wakefield Inn Ltd. against the District of Sechelt and former Coun. Ed Steeves and current Coun. Keith Thirkell, is not time-barred, but Rodgers may not be able to advance the suit further.

Weekly police report

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Sept. 27 to Oct. 4: Overnight on Sept 25, a thief gained entry into two unlocked vehicles parked in the 600 block of Henry Road and stole a GPS and charger. No further theft or damage was reported.

Police looking for owner of stolen bike

Sunshine Coast RCMP are seeking the public's help in locating the owner of a bike believed stolen from Roberts Creek. According to police on Sept. 23, members were speaking with a male cyclist in the Roberts Creek area.

RCMP impound motorcycles for street racing

On Sept. 24, Sunshine Coast RCMP and an off-duty member of Squamish Traffic Services teamed up to catch three motorcycles street racing. According to Sgt.

Vehicle stop nets fish poaching seizure

Three Vancouver-area men are facing various charges after they were arrested last week for alleged illegal fishing violations. According to Sunshine Coast RCMP Cpl.

Staff host fuel-smart program

From Sept. 20 to 23 the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) hosted a series of fuel-smart driving training programs for employees presented by Green Workplace.

Liberals elect new executive at AGM

The Powell River-Sunshine Coast B.C. Liberal Riding Association held its annual general meeting in Davis Bay on Sunday, Sept. 25 to elect its new executive team. Janet Smukowich, president of the B.C.

Sechelt resident running to help rebuild

As Haitians struggle to rebuild after the devastating earthquake that shook their nation in January 2010, one local man is taking a long run to raise awareness on the country's plight.

Nominations open for Successful You awards contest

Small businesses have the opportunity to nominate themselves to become one of B.C.'s best as the Successful You awards contest is now open for nominations.

Trap bylaw deferred

At their Sept. 21 meeting Sechelt councillors voted to defer their potential animal trap bylaw until they can get more information around enforceability.