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Plans to launch a regional economic development office have been moth-balled until next year after the District of Sechelt rejected the proposed model as "unworkable.

Sechelt Coun. Alice Lutes forewarned a senior staffer he might get turfed, which was deemed a breach of confidentiality and led to her dismissal from committee appointments, council disclosed Wednesday night.

The Sechelt Nation's focus on economic development drew some lofty praise last week from one of Canada's most celebrated pro-business Aboriginal leaders. Speaking at the Sechelt Indian Band (SIB) annual general assembly on Nov.

Three protesters were arrested Tuesday after logging operations commenced in East Wilson Creek block two (EW002) on lower Mount Elphinstone.

Well over 200 people aged 20 to 65-plus were challenged to speak up for the younger generation and push for social change during the first VOICE on the Coast annual general meeting Nov. 26.

A fourth senior staff person is leaving the District of Sechelt since council took office last November. Chief financial officer (CFO) Andrea DeBucy tendered her resignation on Nov. 23.

Canadians will be represented by David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, joined by member of Parliament John Weston, West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country at the inauguration of Mexico's new President, Enrique Peña Nieto.

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Nov. 20 to Nov. 27: Overnight on Nov. 19, thieves broke into a business in the 1100 block of Highway 101 and stole a 50-inch LG Plasma screen television and a small amount of cash from the cash register.

The Sunshine Coast Regional District and BC Transit are inviting the public to get on board with the region's 25-year transit future plan. From Dec.

Volunteers from Sunshine Coast Search and Rescue (SAR) have been braving the elements the past two weeks on several call-outs up and down the Coast. On Nov.