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Smoke alarm saves a life in Sechelt

The Sechelt volunteer fire department is crediting a simple smoke alarm for saving the life of a Sechelt man on March 27. "That's what alerted him to the fire.

Flaherty's budget won't count pennies

Federal workers, the CBC and the penny bore the brunt of a slimmed-down federal budget tabled in Ottawa last Thursday afternoon (March 29).

Weston's sponsored travel highest among Tory MPs

Conservative MP John Weston reported the most travel benefits of any elected official in his party for 2011.

District appoints interim CAO

The District of Sechelt welcomed Rick Beauchamp as interim chief administrative officer (CAO) this week, but how long he'll stay is anyone's guess. "Our agreement with Rick is flexible.

High power bill connection alleged

Another dimension in the smart meter debate has emerged with opponents proclaiming the devices have caused their utility bills to rise without cause.

Province backtracks on pricing strategy

The government of B.C. doubled back on an agreement with the province's pharmacists last Sunday, following an announcement that it would pursue a legislated reduction to the cost of generic prescription drugs.

User pays: the future of SCRD waste collection

On the road to a sustainable, zero-waste community, the name of the game for the Sunshine Coast looks to be user pays.

Golf course lawsuit pushed to next week

The lawsuit filed against the District of Sechelt by Brian Hall, former owner of the Sechelt Golf and Country Club (SGCC), may be heard on April 13, if the date doesn't get changed again.

Taggers target Hackett Park

Sunshine Coast RCMP are investigating a case of tagging in Hackett Park in Sechelt.

RCMP seize 500 pot plants

A 29-year-old Garden Bay man is facing charges in connection to marijuana grow operation. On March 31, Sunshine Coast RCMP executed a search warrant on a Garden Bay home, located in the 4900 block of Sinclair Bay Road.