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Sechelt considering business licence bylaw amendments to prevent sex trafficking

Sechelt considering business licence bylaw amendments to prevent sex trafficking

Council is considering implementing new regulations to the body work industry as a way to prevent sex trafficking in Sechelt
Sechelt council adopts enforcement fees for waste pickup bylaw infractions

Sechelt council adopts enforcement fees for waste pickup bylaw infractions

At the Aug. 3 meeting, Sechelt council adopted fees for non-compliance of the solid waste and disposal bylaw
West Vancouver bear feeder's sentencing postponed

West Vancouver bear feeder's sentencing postponed

The Crown is waiting to see how the B.C. Court of Appeal rules on a precedent-setting $60,000 fine handed down in Whistler last year.
Sechelt councillor Tom Lamb not planning to seek re-election

Sechelt councillor Tom Lamb not planning to seek re-election

With two terms under his belt, Lamb said voters won't be seeing his name on any election signs
Metro Van proposes sweeping new regional park for Bowen Island

Metro Van proposes sweeping new regional park for Bowen Island

The 97 hectare park at Cape Roger Curtis would include an expanded trail system, beach access, and around 100 overnight campsites
Rivalries put on hold as drag race at the Sechelt Airport ran out of time

Rivalries put on hold as drag race at the Sechelt Airport ran out of time

August 7 was a day of warm temperatures and hot competition at Sechelt Airport as the Sunshine Coast Drag Racing Association (SCDRA) hosted its second public race day of 2022.
FireSmart 101: What assessors look for at your home

FireSmart 101: What assessors look for at your home

Former fire chief Bill Higgs shares what you need to know about the SCRD's free FireSmart assessments
British Columbians pampering pets with AC, says BC Hydro

British Columbians pampering pets with AC, says BC Hydro

BC Hydro data shows AC use increased by about 50 per cent over the past decade.
SCRD steps up water use patrols

SCRD steps up water use patrols

In a press release issued Aug. 9, the general manager of infrastructure services Remko Rosenboom stated “Since Stage 2 came into effect, we have had some decrease in water consumption but not enough considering current dry conditions.
'The gap is large': B.C.'s small towns illuminate urban-rural divide in EV infrastructure

'The gap is large': B.C.'s small towns illuminate urban-rural divide in EV infrastructure

There's an infrastructure gap that's slowing down the adoption of electric vehicles across B.C. Here's what three small towns — urban and rural — are doing to close it.