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Charting an addictions-free course

Celebrating accomplishments and keeping their community alcohol and drug free are vital themes for the current chief and council of the Sechelt Indian Band. Well over 100 people attended a barbecue on Tuesday, Sept.

Wilson calls for environmental assessment review of PPA

West Vancouver - Sunshine Coast - Sea to Sky Country MP Blair Wilson has called this week for a federal environmental review of Pan Pacific Aggregates Limited's (PPA) proposed carbonate rock quarry in Sechelt. Wilson wrote to the Hon.

Stormwater plan will need funding

Implementing a draft joint stormwater management plan between the Ministry of Transportation and the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) for East Roberts Creek, Elphinstone and West Howe Sound will require funding as well as resolving which level

New focus for teachers

With the teacher's ratification vote passing by 93.4 per cent provincially last Friday, teachers on the Coast are now turning their attention to Bill 33 and providing students with the best education possible. "There are two parts to our focus.

FOSP ask for Sechelt's support

Friends of Sechelt Pen-insula (FOSP) were out in force on Tuesday seeking government support.

Cap College offers fall courses

Capilano College is once again offering an impressive array of continuing education courses this fall.

Library presents triple bill

A local author tripleheader at the Gibsons and District Public Library on Saturday, Sept. 16, at 2 p.m.

Fate of trees lies with parish council

The fate of the four trees on the corner of Gibsons Way and North Road is in the hands of St. Bartholomew's parish council today, Sept. 8.

Volunteers needed to help celebrate 100th birthday

Remember when Scouts did good deeds, helped friends and neighbours, shared stories around the campfire and just enjoyed being kids? Well, they still do! And they do it in more exciting ways than ever before.

Fire crews douse mill fire

A string of fire calls ended last week with a potentially devastating blaze at Suncoast Lumber and Milling at the top of Field Road.