Local News

As graduation and the summer approach, there is bound to be an increase of youth and young adults celebrating the end of the school year and their accomplishments.

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is inviting residents and businesses to get in the loop by "talking trash" - in the literal sense in June.

School District 46 (SD46) will have a little bit of money to play with in next year's budget thanks to some holdback funds recently released by the Ministry of Education.

The Sunshine Coast RCMP are asking motorists for their patience and to exercise extra road safety in support of Bike to Work Week May 30 to June 5. Police are showing their support by signing up and participating in the program.

Sunshine Coast Community Services Society (SCCSS) is celebrating some great news. After having been awarded a five-year contract to continue their operations at the Sechelt Visitor Centre, they received confirmation of their success in obtaining a B.

The Treaty 8 First Nations, the Wilderness Committee and the Peace Valley Environment Association are embarking on a province-wide speaking tour to talk about the threats to the Peace River Valley.

A summary of the successful season seen by Dakota Ridge was discussed at the Sunshine Coast Regional District's (SCRD) community services committee meeting on May 19.

Sechelt council gave three readings at its May 18 meeting to a bylaw that will allow zero emission vehicles on Sechelt's roadways.

The second annual Hammer of Hope Ride rolled through Sechelt May 17 raising awareness of Habitat for Humanity and raising funds to support local green building initiatives.

Local politicians are going to bat for seniors who must take Drive Safe and Drive Able testing in the Lower Mainland in order to keep their licence after they turn 80.