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Striking District of Sechelt workers represented by the B.C. Government and Service Employees Union (BCGEU) and the District of Sechelt are still in negotiations with the hopes of reaching an agreement soon.

A tentative agreement has been reached between the District of Sechelt and its striking workers represented by the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU). The agreement follows three days of bargaining with the assistance of a mediator.

The shíshálh First Nation is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved and respected leaders and advocates in education, culture and language.

A Gibsons woman is trying to raise community support in her battle with B.C.'s assessment authority over its decision to levy property taxes on her houseboat.

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for July 2 to 5: Between June 20 and 30, a thief stole a 17-foot long mahogany wood kayak from a beach trailoff Lower Road inRoberts Creek.

BC Ferries has a zero tolerance policy for passengers drinking alcohol or using drugs on its ships or terminals. Over the Canada Day long weekend the ferry corporation dealt with seven different incidents of passengers under the influence.

In partnership with WildSafeBC, the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is sponsoring a workshop for residents interested in the proper use of electric fences to protect agricultural crops and livestock from wildlife predators.

A juvenile eagle caused a power outage at the Sunshine Coast Regional District's (SCRD) water treatment plant June 27. The young eagle landed on a transformer and shorted out the line that Thursday afternoon.

Two Sechelt men are in police custody charged with break and enter following an attempted break-in at a Sechelt restaurant last week. On July 5 at approximately 3:45 a.m.

TELUS is warning Canadians about a surge in a common phone scam. TELUS is working to protect its customers from the fraudulent phone calls, which are affecting wireless and landline customers including businesses, primarily in B.C. and Alberta.