Local News

At the March 13 school board meeting, trustees voted unanimously to strike an ad-hoc committee to gather information and make plans to address lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues in the school district.

An advisory planning commission (APC) could be in the cards for the Town of Gibsons.

A new location for drop off recycling in Sechelt is being explored due to a new Sechelt Indian Band (SIB) lease agreement.

Joining the House of Commons debate last week on Bill C-31, Protecting Canada's Immigration System Act, was West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky member of Parliament John Weston.

B.C. Ferries is reminding customers of increases in passenger and vehicle fares effective April 1. Prices will rise by 4.15 per cent on average on all routes across the fleet.

B.C. teachers have decided to fight Bill 22, the so-called Education Improvement Act. B.C.

Citizens and local politicians who want to protect the Davis Bay seawall for its recreational values made their concerns known during a meeting with Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) officials recently.

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) released its budget this week. While final numbers are still forthcoming from BC Assessment, the numbers indicate an approximate 3.4 per cent increase in taxation compared to last year.

The District of Sechelt (DOS) is actively seeking a new chief administrative officer after deciding to let CAO Rob Bremner go last week.

Several up-and-coming entrepreneurs pitched their products and ideas to the producers of CBC's Dragons' Den March 20 and it looks like at least one will get a call back to enter the Den.