Local News

Two trespass notices have been issued to local residents ordering them to vacate cabins built on the slopes of Mount Elphinstone.

Teachers are back to work after three days on the picket line, but more action may be on the way, as teachers plan to consider a new "action plan" at their annual general meeting March 17 to 20.

Bus service between Sechelt and the Langdale ferry terminal will be expanded by 1,250 hours this September, BC Transit confirmed March 6. "The added service hours begin in September.

High school students across the Coast walked out of classes at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 2, in support of teachers and formed a small contingent demonstrating near the Esso gas station in Sechelt.

Brian Hall, former owner of the Sechelt Golf and Country Club (SGCC), has advanced a lawsuit against the District of Sechelt, suing for illegal forfeiture of the lease SGCC Ltd. held at the site.

A 58-year-old Roberts Creek man is in police custody facing several charges of arson for his alleged involvement in a pair of fires Thursday afternoon (March 8). Just after 12:45 p.m.

Drywall that contains asbestos could end up in the woods unless action is taken at all steps of the disposal process, the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) worried at its March 1 infrastructure services committee.

Organizers are hoping Halfmoon Bay residents will come out to a public forum March 10 to help formulate the region's official community plan (OCP). The forum will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. at Halfmoon Bay Elementary School's gymnasium.

The Town of Gibsons committee-of-the-whole meeting scheduled for tonight (Tuesday) March 6 at 6 p.m. has been cancelled. The March 6 regular meeting of council will commence at 7 p.m. as scheduled. - Submitted by the Town of Gibsons

The Sunshine Coast will be a disaster zone next Wednesday, but not to worry, it's only an exercise.