Local News

An early bird neighbour making a morning cup of joe noticed smoke at Suncoast Lumber and Milling on Field Road June 23. The Sechelt volunteer fire department received the call at 5:45 a.m.

The Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET) has come bearing two-fold gifts to the Town of Gibsons. The ICET board announced Monday, June 22, that it's granting $244,080 to the Town of Gibsons' geo-exchange project.

Quick action by their workers enabled Howe Sound Pulp and Paper (HSPP) to get their kraft mill fully operational three days ahead of schedule.

Paramedics apply to Falcon for arbitration

Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts is rapidly becoming a megawatt star in B.C. municipal politics. A firm proponent of bringing business to her city, Watts was the guest of the District of Sechelt at an invitation-only luncheon on June 23.

For the first time in Sunshine Coast history, there is now fire protection coverage for all accessible areas. Community members gathered 150 strong for the official opening of the Egmont and District Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, June 20.

Issues and opportunities for a healthy regional food system on the Sunshine Coast were at the core of a forum held June 15 at Roberts Creek Community Hall.

Pender Harbour/Egmont residents filled the Madeira Park Legion hall June 13 for a public meeting on the future of the Pender Harbour landfill.

Several Coast Guard units, including the hovercraft responded to a distress call off Roberts Creek Friday afternoon, June 19. The Coast Guard dispatched responders from Kitsilano to Halfmoon Bay when they got a call after 1 p.m.

The contentious VisionQuest transition house on Pratt Road is now facing scrutiny from a number of provincial agencies and the Ministry of Health to determine what the future of the facility on the Coast will be.