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SCRD gives BCTS logging directions

BC Timber Sales (BCTS) has several recommendations to mull over regarding its Mount Elphinstone logging plans after in-depth discussions by the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD). At their Feb.

SIB: how elections have evolved

Members of the Sechelt Indian Band (SIB) will head to the polls next week to vote for a new chief and council, but it wasn't always that way.

Candidate disputes parachute accusation

Does residency matter in deciding who can best represent a constituency? Conservative member of Parliament John Weston continues to accuse Liberal candidate Dan Veniez of being a parachute candidate because he doesn't live in the West Vancouver-Sunsh

Promoting successful business transitions

On Feb. 15, Community Futures Development Corporation held an in-depth workshop on one of the most important issues that face small business owners today, Succession Planning. Seven out of 10 small business owners in rural B.C.

Attempted fraud reported

Sunshine Coast RCMP are warning the public to know of a male on the Sunshine Coast who has attempted to defraud members of the public. On Feb. 15, a male approached a residence in the Sechelt area identifying himself as working for a phone company.

Weekly police report

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Feb. 8 to 15: On Feb. 7, a thief stole a boat motor from a residence in the 600 block of Gower Point Road. The motor was a 15 horsepower Evinrude outboard. Sometime on Feb.

Home badly damaged after Saturday fire

A Gibsons' home is badly damaged after a fire on Saturday night (Feb. 12). Gibsons' firefighters were called to the home in the 600 block of Gower Point Road just after 10 p.m.

Electronic fareboxes now installed

Transit customers on the Sunshine Coast can now use a new electronic system that will improve fare security, reduce fare disputes and collect accurate ridership data. The Sunshine Coast is one of several communities across B.C.

Firefighters training for stairclimb fundraiser

A team from the Gibsons fire department is busy training for the daunting task of climbing 48 flights of stairs in support of the B.C. Lung Association. On Feb.

Wind warning issued for Sunshine Coast

Environment Canada issued a wind warning for the Sunshine Coast just before 8 a.m. on Monday morning.