Local News

Federal workers, the CBC and the penny bore the brunt of a slimmed-down federal budget tabled in Ottawa last Thursday afternoon (March 29).

Conservative MP John Weston reported the most travel benefits of any elected official in his party for 2011.

The District of Sechelt welcomed Rick Beauchamp as interim chief administrative officer (CAO) this week, but how long he'll stay is anyone's guess. "Our agreement with Rick is flexible.

Another dimension in the smart meter debate has emerged with opponents proclaiming the devices have caused their utility bills to rise without cause.

The government of B.C. doubled back on an agreement with the province's pharmacists last Sunday, following an announcement that it would pursue a legislated reduction to the cost of generic prescription drugs.

On the road to a sustainable, zero-waste community, the name of the game for the Sunshine Coast looks to be user pays.

The lawsuit filed against the District of Sechelt by Brian Hall, former owner of the Sechelt Golf and Country Club (SGCC), may be heard on April 13, if the date doesn't get changed again.

Sunshine Coast RCMP are investigating a case of tagging in Hackett Park in Sechelt.

A 29-year-old Garden Bay man is facing charges in connection to marijuana grow operation. On March 31, Sunshine Coast RCMP executed a search warrant on a Garden Bay home, located in the 4900 block of Sinclair Bay Road.

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for March 28 to April 3: RCMP have been advised of "bottle bombs" which have been found in various locations on the Coast.