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Update: Squamish Nation considering next steps after B.C. passes Bill 15

Update: Squamish Nation considering next steps after B.C. passes Bill 15

The Squamish Nation is preparing for a possible political or legal battle after the provincial government narrowly passed Bill 15, legislation critics say undermines constitutionally protected Indigenous rights.
Jail time for Sechelt weapons charge

Jail time for Sechelt weapons charge

Jordon Benjamin Robertson was found guilty in BC Supreme Court in Vancouver of unauthorized possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm on March 14 and received a 30 month jail sentence from Madam Justice Sandra Wilkinson on April 4.
After 26 years of service, fire chief Ryan Daley passes the torch

After 26 years of service, fire chief Ryan Daley passes the torch

Ryan Daley has mentored countless firefighters in the department; now he's handing over the reins
Engagement on regional OCP updates launches June 1

Engagement on regional OCP updates launches June 1

Public engagement on OCP updates will kick off at the Sunshine Coast Pride Festival at Mission Point Park in Sechelt on June 1 and will continue at events throughout summer 2025, to March, 2026.
One child dead, two women injured after being struck by bus driver at Horseshoe Bay

One child dead, two women injured after being struck by bus driver at Horseshoe Bay

The boy's mother was transported to Lions Gate Hospital in critical condition along with a second woman, believed to be a family friend, who was in stable condition 
Squamish groups in court opposing Woodfibre LNG floatel

Squamish groups in court opposing Woodfibre LNG floatel

My Sea to Sky and Justice For Girls assert the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada decision to allow the worker accommodation 'sidestepped' the regulatory process.
Woman with knife apprehended by Sunshine Coast RCMP

Woman with knife apprehended by Sunshine Coast RCMP

Police received multiple 911 calls regarding the woman who was in downtown Sechelt.
Enacted wildfire regulations include Sunshine Coast

Enacted wildfire regulations include Sunshine Coast

Coastal Fire Centre issues prohibitions that take effect on May 30
Sechelt approves next steps in surveillance camera pilot program

Sechelt approves next steps in surveillance camera pilot program

But Office of the Information and Privacy Commission for BC considers the cameras 'invasion of the privacy.'
Gibsons’ aquifer remains in good health, council hears

Gibsons’ aquifer remains in good health, council hears

Monitoring and studies have been ongoing for a decade, and continue