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New ridings, electoral maps on the table for B.C.

New federal electoral boundaries have been proposed in B.C. meaning residents will have the chance to share their views at public meetings across the province this fall.

Sechelt launches logo contest

If you're a resident of Sechelt you could help rebrand the District by winning the Sechelt logo contest.

Climate change subject of Chapman Creek debate

The merits of classifying climate change as a "moderate" risk to Chapman Creek were discussed July 5, when directors with the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) held a special committee meeting to consider potential refinements to the draft resp

'Big box' store zoning application coming to council

Plans for a regional retail centre at what is now known as the Eco Village on Field Road will soon be coming to council for consideration. In 2004 the District zoned the 11.

Botanical garden the place to bee

There's a buzz of excitement at the Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden where two new hives now house around 5,000 bees for educational and practical purposes.

An airman gets his thanks

Keith Brind of Gibsons might never have witnessed the unveiling of a memorial dedicated to airmen like his father, had the controversies surrounding Allied bombing campaigns in the Second World War continued to stall efforts.

Sechelt hires new assistant

The District of Sechelt has hired a new executive assistant, Jeanette McDougall, who will support mayor and council as well as the yet-to-be hired chief of innovation and growth.

AJB looking to Chapman Creek for water storage

A protected area in the Chapman Creek watershed has been identified by AJB Investments as a potential location for a water storage project, a recent Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) staff report indicated.

Development program celebrates 25 years

Discovering that a baby has a developmental delay or disability can be difficult for parents, but the Infant Development Program (IDP) at Sunshine Coast Community Services Society (SCCSS) is there to help.

Bridge crossing completes new trail

The lowering of a 1,200-kilogram, 17-metre bridge over Chapman Creek by helicopter June 26 signalled the end of a two-year trail project that now allows users to travel between Selma Park and the Wilson Creek airport off-road.