Local News

Facing a potential legal challenge from irate customers, B.C. Ferries has decided to provide a one-time refund to passengers who purchased assured loading tickets (ALT) between 1984 and July 25, 2011.

The District of Sechelt gave its support in principle last week to joining a Coast-wide economic development alliance, but they still plan to hire their own economic development officer (EDO) to oversee Sechelt specific projects.

With the $37.5 million boiler upgrade at the mill nearing completion this week, Howe Sound Pulp and Paper (HSPP) has just found out they will get another $780,000 for further energy efficiency upgrades.

While summer may have finally arrived on the Coast, Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) staff are already planning for Dakota Ridge's winter season.

Elphinstone Logging Focus (ELF) wants to extend the boundaries of Mount Elphinstone Provincial Park to 1,500 hectares from the 139 hectares currently set aside in three parcels on the lower mountain slope.

The Town of Gibsons set a precedent at its Aug. 2 council meeting by adopting a bylaw banning the use of animal traps and, in the process, is the first community in Canada to pass a bylaw this encompassing.

The BC Cancer Agency is looking for exceptional individuals whose efforts make a real difference in the lives of those living with cancer as candidates for the agency's 2011 Community Caregiver Award.

Sechelt will be in the spotlight this Saturday, Aug. 6, on Global TV as Sechelt is scheduled to be featured on the Small Town segment on the morning news.

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for July 26 to Aug. 2: Between July 15 and 22, a thief stole a brand new 9.

Cycling and walking have a wide range of benefits; health, financial and environmental, so by walking or cycling to work, to the local shop, to the beach or to a park, you are making a positive contribution to your own health and the environment.