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Story: School District No. 46 (SD46) is looking at increasing its support of international students, with four different options being considered. The options presented to the public at the Jan.

At the Jan. 10 School District No. 46 board meeting, district principal of student support services David Galazka gave a report on special education, noting the designation of special education students has risen by 53 students this school year.

Sechelt Mayor John Henderson has been elected to the new board of directors for the Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET). Henderson is one of three new directors to fill the vacancies created following November's municipal election.

Tires from around the province will be parked at two District of Sechelt playgrounds this year, thanks to a $12,255 grant from Tire Stewardship BC (TSBC). TSBC is a non-profit society that oversees the scrap tire recycling program in B.C.

The addition of six new seats for B.C. in the House of Commons could mean changes for the massive West Vancouver - Sunshine Coast - Sea to Sky Country riding. Currently, the riding contains the largest population in the province.

A rash of ecstasy-related deaths in the province has been linked to a highly toxic and yet unpredictable chemical found in the toxicology results of its victims.

A $20,000 donation was made to Steve Tompkins and his 11-year-old daughter Sarah at the Extra Foods in Sechelt, Jan. 17, to help the family purchase mobility access for their vehicle.

Growers of medicinal marijuana for personal use don't want to be restricted to an industrial or agricultural area to grow because they can't afford it.

The Porpoise Bay Golf and Country Club (formerly Sechelt Golf and Country Club), weather permitting, remains open - and for the time being, rounds are free.

Except for a minor name change in the official community plan (OCP) amendment bylaw, Target Marine Hatcheries' proposal to process sturgeon onsite passed the required readings to get underway without any discussion Wednesday night.