Local News

As elected officials headed back to Parliament after a six-week break, speculation about a spring federal election escalated. The budget, which is expected in March, will likely determine if the minority Conservative government falls.

An interview on Shaw TV last week with B.C. Ferries head David Hahn has set off a bit of a political firestorm over the possibilities of major fare hikes for minor routes. The fare increases have been submitted to the B.C.

School District No. 46 (SD46) board trustees heard a success story at their Feb. 8 meeting -all-day kindergarten on the Coast is working.

An open house in Sechelt on Feb. 2 drew about 50 people to review a 78-page report by the Mayor's Task Force that proposes a multi-million-dollar cultural complex for Sechelt.

The most recent draft of the integrated transportation study was presented to the public Feb. 4.

Do you have what it takes to offer a hand up to a worthy Coast organization?If so, then Habitat for Humanity Sunshine Coast wants to hear from you.

The Coast now has another employment program available for those who need it. The provincial government has announced a new $15 million employment and skills training program called Job Options BC, which will make its debut in Sechelt this week.

Sunshine Coast RCMP are alerting the public of a recent case of cheque fraud that was reported on the Sunshine Coast. According to RCMP, an offer of employment is made to the victim, and cheques are sent before or after the work is done.

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Feb. 1 to 8: A thief broke into a storage locker at a building in the 5800 block of Cowrie Street and stole a carpet cleaner. The thief cut the lock and took it away as well. Nothing else was stolen.

Do you know an early childhood educator or a licensed family child-care provider who offers outstanding service to B.C.