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Concrete plant meeting set

Stockwell Sand and Gravel's plan to run a concrete batch plant in East Porpoise bay was forwarded to a public information meeting at the Feb. 1 Sechelt council meeting.

School outbreak contained

As many as 10 per cent of the children at Gibsons Elementary School were absent between Jan. 24 and 27 due to a spike in reported illnesses.

More time needed for new float

B.C. Ferries said it will require more time to make the new public float at the Langdale ferry terminal accessible to the public.

Nurses bargain for patient safety

Nurses have started bargaining for a new contract and they say patient safety is their top priority. The union pinpoints understaffing as the number one issue leading to patient safety concerns.

Round one budget talks wrap up

The Sunshine Coast Regional District's (SCRD) first round budget talks wrapped up last week, resulting in a preliminary property tax increase of 2.48 per cent.

Huge demand fills new seniors' complex

As quickly as the doors were opened, the rooms were full at the Jack Nelson Annex seniors' apartments on Medusa Street in Sechelt.

Offer to run golf course takes back seat to RFP

The District of Sechelt has an offer on the table from someone who wants to take over the operations of the Sechelt golf course, pay the lease arrears in full, honour 2012 golf memberships and add a bowling alley to make the site profitable, but so f

Trial set for break in suspect

A trial date has been set for a 40-year-old Sunshine Coast man facing charges for an alleged break-in to the Eagle Ridge Veterinary Hospital in Sechelt. Sunshine Coast RCMP arrested Malcolm James Strybos on Jan.

RCCA backs fight for park expansion

The Roberts Creek Community Association (RCCA) agreed to write letters in support of the expansion of Mount Elphinstone Park at its Jan. 25 meeting.

Watch where you get your wood

During these long cold winter nights, people light their fireplaces to stay warm.