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SIB, Plutonic sign impact benefit agreement

Representatives of the Sechelt Indian Band (SIB) and Plutonic Power Corporation signed a second long-term Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) Thursday, Feb.

No school closures, Sechelt students to move

None of the Sechelt elementary schools will close next fall, but students from Sechelt Elementary will be amalgamated into Kinnikinnick during repairs and upgrades at Sechelt, and Davis Bay Elementary will be annexed to Kinnikinnick, and likely offer

SCRD votes for transfer station

After seven months of discussion and three public meetings, the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) has voted to convert the Pender Harbour landfill to a transfer station.

Teen in stable condition after accident

A 17-year-old girl is in Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) in stable condition, recovering from injuries suffered after a single-vehicle accident just outside of Sechelt Thursday afternoon, Feb. 11.

A hot reception for cool Halloran paintings

When visitors from around the world pass through the entrance to Richmond's massive O Zone Olympic celebration site, there's little question the first thing they'll see and the last thing they'll forget is Gord Halloran's Ice Gate.

Throne speech promises tax breaks to families

In its speech from the throne, B.C.'s government announced new tax breaks for families, more accountability and transparency for B.C. Ferries and significant changes for education.

Mulholland stepping down

After 10 years of quietly being behind some of the most significant projects and business developments on the Sunshine Coast, Al Mulholland, executive director of Community Futures of the Sunshine Coast (CFSC), is leaving his post.

Sechelt to Langdale, torch delivers awe

From Sechelt to Lang-dale, almost every passing of the Olympic torch was sealed with a hug as the torchbearers seemed to pass on not only the flame, but the emotional and exuberant experience of carrying it. That was the scene on Thursday, Feb.

Coast wood used for Olympic podium

An Olympic podium, which will be used at Whistler Olympic Park, has been fashioned from wood donated by the Sunshine Coast Community Forest.

HST petition gets first OK

Former premier Bill Vander Zalm's petition to halt the harmonized sales tax (HST) has gotten its first, if small, thumbs up from the province. B.C.