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200 sign petition against Rogers tower

Almost 200 people have registered their opposition to plans by Rogers Communications to install a wireless tower at the Gibsons fire hall at 790 North Road.

2.9 per cent tax rate will feel like 1.2 per cent

Sechelt residents will pay a bit more for general taxes and user fees this year as a result of bylaws passed recently. On May 8 council gave final reading to a 2.9 per cent general municipal tax rate that will see most residents pay 1.

Arrowhead opens doors to local government

The Arrowhead Clubhouse Society opened its doors to elected officials from the District of Sechelt on May 2 for the organization's first-ever Local Government Day.

Affordable housing terms split council

Gibsons council has given support in principle for six affordable housing units in the Parkland subdivision, but rejected a second proposal on Gibsons Way. At the May 7 regular meeting, council approved the price of $229,000 for each of six 1,000-sq.

RCMP not advising speed limit drop

Sunshine Coast RCMP are not advising a drop in speed limits on Highway 101, Sgt. Mike McCarthy told the regional transportation advisory committee on April 29.

Candidates take on tough questions in Gibsons

Wednesday's provincial election all candidates meeting in Gibsons saw local candidates answer tough questions like how their parties would tackle the deficit, their stance on liquid natural gas (LNG) pipelines and how they would fix problems with BC

AGM looks back on profitable, 'divisive' year

Last year was the most profitable since 2007 for the Sunshine Coast Community Forest (SCCF) -but it was not a year that Glen Bonderud wants to see repeated.

Henderson updates business community

Sechelt Mayor John Henderson reported to Sechelt's business community last Friday about the ups and downs he's experienced since coming into office in November 2011.

Students engage candidates before Student Vote

Sunshine Coast students are getting involved in the election through Student Vote set to run May 13, the day before general voting for the provincial election takes place.

SD46 responds to school renovation concerns

School District No. 46 (SD46) is looking at changing protocols around how they alert parents to school renovations and how they share information with those concerned.