Local News

On March 19, residents had their first opportunity to query proponents of a new $22.4 million wastewater treatment project slated for Ebbtide Street, which was announced by the District of Sechelt on Feb. 5.

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is reviewing its policy on using pesticides and herbicides in light of new threats posed by invasive plants.

There is no correlation between a fund used for multicultural outreach services and the B.C. Liberal's ethnic outreach plan, according to Powell River - Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons.

The Welcome Beach Community Association is hoping to raise the roof at Coopers Green Hall - literally.

Minister of Environment Terry Lake and Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson invite interested individuals and groups to comment on B.C.'s draft species-at-risk plan.

BC Hydro encourages residents of the Sunshine Coast to join millions of Canadians in support of Earth Hour 2013 by turning off their lights this Saturday, March 23 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Last year, Sechelt lowered its energy consumption by 5.

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The Sechelt First Nation is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved and respected Elders. Theresa Mae Jeffries (Sxixaxy) passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 19, surrounded by family and friends at St. Mary's Hospital in Sechelt.

The West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country Liberal electoral district association will be hosting a town hall meeting this Saturday, March 23 to discuss Canada's oil and proposed pipelines.

Sunshine Coast RCMP are investigating a mischief that occurred off a Forest Service Road in Pender Harbour on Feb. 24 that saw more than $35,000 damage done to BC Hydro poles. The following day, Feb.