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Bylaw could pave way for winery

Sechelt council gave first and second reading May 16 to a proposed bylaw to allow wineries on parcels of land that span two hectares or more and are designated RR-1 or RR-2.

Majority vote moves batch plant ahead

Sechelt council voted Wednesday night to once again give second and third reading to bylaw amendments that would allow Stockwell Enterprises to set up a concrete batch plant on their gravel extraction site in East Porpoise Bay.

Rylan's ticket booked for China

With plane tickets to China in hand this week, the Johnstones are excited for what's ahead and overwhelmed with gratitude for the community that made it possible.

LRB hearing into teachers' action

The Labour Relations Board (LRB) has set today (Friday) as the tentative start date for a hearing about whether or not the B.C. teachers' withdrawal of extracurricular activities is legal. The teachers' employer, the B.C.

Big changes imminent at St. Mary's

With phase one of the St. Mary's Hospital expansion project now roughly 75 per cent complete, anticipation for the October move-in date has been building - just like expectations of the initial challenges it could create.

Coasters react to possible ferry cuts

Following last week's announcement that changes to the Coastal Ferry Act could lead to service reductions, residents and stakeholders on the Coast have been voicing their concerns.

Amphibious robberies a threat

Sunshine Coast RCMP have issued a reminder to residents of nearby islands to be extra vigilant in protecting their property after a Nelson Island home was reportedly burglarized by two men on a zodiac earlier this month.

Open fire restricted across Coastal Fire Centre

Effective at noon Friday, May 18 category two open fires and fireworks will be prohibited across the Coastal Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires. The ban will be in place until Sept. 15, or until the public is otherwise notified.

Weekly police report

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for May 8 to 15: On May 8, a male suspect was reported shoplifting from a business in the 5500 block of Highway 101.

Bears are out so public asked to be aware

With bears seeking out non-natural food sources, Environment Minister Terry Lake is spreading the word to British Columbians to do what they can to control bear attractants and reduce conflicts with bears.