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Council looks at electric vehicles

Sechelt council gave three readings at its May 18 meeting to a bylaw that will allow zero emission vehicles on Sechelt's roadways.

Hammer of hope rolls through Sechelt

The second annual Hammer of Hope Ride rolled through Sechelt May 17 raising awareness of Habitat for Humanity and raising funds to support local green building initiatives.

Politicians go to bat for 80-year-old drivers

Local politicians are going to bat for seniors who must take Drive Safe and Drive Able testing in the Lower Mainland in order to keep their licence after they turn 80.

Narrows Inlet IPP application nearing completion

Renewable Power Corporation (RPC) hopes to submit their application before the end of this year to build five run-of-river hydro projects in Narrows Inlet.

Wild salmon advocate visits Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast Conservation Association welcomed wild salmon advocate Alexandra Morton to Roberts Creek Tuesday night. Morton, a biologist and former whale researcher, has spent years working to preserve B.C.

Legislation supports commissioner's ferry review

The B.C. government introduced legislation this week to support a review of the B.C. Ferries system.

Sechelt language saved for posterity

The Sechelt Nation is hoping for a special present this Christmas - the long-awaited publication of their dictionary, outlining more than 27,000 She Shashishalhem words that would have been lost if not for the 40-year effort of elders and linguist Ro

Mill to start boiler upgrade

You may notice the smell of rotten eggs in Gibsons next week as Howe Sound Pulp and Paper (HSPP) starts a $37-million boiler upgrade that includes venting the odourous gases in its wood waste boiler.

Government's looking at trap ban

After making the rounds at local government organizations, Sechelt resident Vicki Starfire is still on the campaign trail to ban animal traps on the Sunshine Coast.

Search on hold for missing Gibsons woman

Unless the rising waters of the North Thompson River dislodge May Milling's car from its resting place, the search for the missing Gibsons woman is on hold for a couple of months, police said on Thursday, May 19.