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Kershaw leaves lasting legacy

After nine years as councillor for the District of Sechelt, Ann Kershaw has decided to call it quits to local politics. Kershaw is pleased that she's leaving with her three main objectives fulfilled.

Telus deal vote delayed to Oct. 30

The date to count Telecom-munications Workers' Union (TWU) members' votes on a tentative agreement with Telus has been pushed back a week because of last minute corrections to the document.

Water merger proposed

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) and the Garden Bay Waterworks District (GBWD) have agreed to support a plan to merge their two water systems to start up a new water board to supply the North Pender Harbour area.

Area A water master plan

About 80 people attended the first public meeting for developing a master plan to manage fresh water resources in Area A, held at Pender Harbour Community Hall Oct. 19.

Band signs deal with Pan Pacific

The Sechelt Nation will now be involved in decisions over the use of traditional territory where Pan Pacific Aggregates (PPA) has staked mining claims.

Ready appointed as facilitator

Sunshine Coast Teachers Association (SCTA) is pleased with news that Vince Ready will participate in negotiations between striking teachers and the government of B.C. Along with other members of the striking B.C.

Let the creatures come unto me

St. Francis of Assisi would have loved the show of animal lovers at the latest Paws in the Pews event at Gibsons United Church.

$45,000 raised for Habitat and park

On Friday, Oct. 14, Mayor Barry Janyk was presented with cheques and cash totalling $45,000 representing one neighbourhood's successful six-month campaign to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity.

Waking Life exceeds expectations

An independent youth CD project launched earlier this year has paid off in a big way for Sunshine Coast Community Services.

Labour movement rallies with teachers

Striking teachers came out in force to back Bill Forst, Sunshine Coast Teachers' Association president, at the Oct. 11 meeting of the school board. In his presentation, Forst asked the board to take a position on the B.C.