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Dog days of summer can be dangerous for pets

As the temperature rises, so do the risks for your pet. That's the message from the BC SPCA as it ramps up efforts to raise awareness about the hazards and potentially fatal consequences when mixing hot summer heat and animals.

Push for passenger ferry taking shape

Local officials are hoping for a chance to pitch the idea of a passenger-only ferry service on the Sunshine Coast to Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Blair Lekstrom this fall.

Community mourning the loss of Shelby Rowland

The community is mourning the loss of Shelby Rowland, 21, who was killed on Friday afternoon, July 13, while riding an ATV on a forest service road in West Sechelt.

New Sechelt bus route proposed

Changes to bus service in Sechelt have been proposed, and should the District offer their approval, the new arena route could be implemented this October.

Cat bylaw gets brushed off

Story: Letters from a few concerned residents prompted Coun. Doug Hockley to move a new cat regulation bylaw at the July 4 Sechelt council meeting, although the idea was short-lived.

Board appointments signals lack of change

The more things change, the more they stay the same. This appears to be the situation at Community Living B.C.

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.