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SCPI defers cutting in Wilson Creek

Local conservation groups were happy to hear this week that Sechelt Community Projects Inc. (SCPI) is deferring cutting in block EW002. "We welcome it.

No rotating strike on the Coast

The rotating strikes by postal workers around the country will not impact local postal offices, according to Canada Post Corporation (CPC) director of media relations Anick Losier.

New look for Sechelt

The District of Sechelt is trying to become more competitive with a new branding strategy being introduced in the coming weeks.

Referendum gaining public's attention

The harmonized sales tax (HST) debate is heating up and stirring conversation among many British Columbians.

Peace River dam offers no peace to residents

"It was a bad idea in 1975, and we think it's a bad idea now," Peace River resident Gwen Johansson said in her opening salvo against the proposed Site C Peace River dam at a June 1 meeting in Roberts Creek.

Gibsons man airlifted to hospital after collision

A Gibsons man is in serious condition in Vancouver General Hospital after an early evening accident in Roberts Creek Wednesday night.

Canucks fever could result in charges

Playoff fever got the better of two Gibsons residents who allegedly decided to steal a Vancouver Canucks jersey that adorned one of two stone lions on the Lions Gate Bridge in West Vancouver last weekend.

Weekly Police Report

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for May 31 to June 7 Several calls were received about fraudulent emails supposedly sent from the Canada Revenue Agency and Canada Post.

Knowledge-based cluster meets

Members of the Intelligence Services Cluster (ISC) met on May 25 for a combined social event and discussion.

Excessive speed and alcohol results in serious crash

A 35-year-old male from Burnaby is in critical condition after losing control of his blue 2003 BMW Z4 convertible on Highway 101 at Stewart Road in Gibsons Monday night. According to RCMP, on June 6 at 11:20 p.m.