Local News

Those working in the tourism sector are still busy adding up their numbers from the summer, but anecdotally, it looks like 2012 will go down as more profitable than last year.

Residents still have an opportunity to contribute to the development of an agricultural area plan (AAP) for the Sunshine Coast, said consultant Andrea Lawseth. An open house was held Aug.

By the end of August, the Sunshine Coast RCMP had issued as many as 19 immediate roadside prohibitions lasting 90 days to drivers on area roads. Drinking and driving penalties returned to full effect June 15 after the B.C.

Education Minister George Abbott held a press conference last week to say he was excited about the positive steps government has taken to improve the 2012/13 school year, but teachers don't share his enthusiasm.

Sunshine Coast RCMP officers put their lives on the line recently to help save a suicidal woman on a local area beach. RCMP were alerted to the beach on Aug. 25 about the possible suicide attempt. Const.

The District of Sechelt is one step closer to the construction of a new wastewater treatment facility. On Tuesday afternoon, the District issued a request for proposal (RFP) for the design and construction of a new wastewater treatment facility.

Residents attempting to order a birth certificate, visit a provincial park or grab some spirits from the BC Liquor store on Wednesday were greeted by picket lines.

The Davis Bay-Wilson Creek-Selma Park Community Association commemorated its 60th anniversary with the dedication of a new water fountain for people and their pets on Aug. 29.

Thick black smoke could be seen for miles in Gibsons late Thursday afternoon (Aug. 30) as Gibsons firefighters responded to a blaze at the Poplars Mobile Home Park just off Highway 101 in Elphinstone.

The District of Sechelt has filled one of its three vacant senior staff positions. Randy Stoyko has been appointed as Sechelt's chief of innovation and growth with Stoyko assuming the role starting Sept. 10.