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Gibsons council has approved a development variance permit for parking at a planned affordable housing project on a Town-owned lot at 571 Shaw Rd., but it’s not the variance originally proposed.

Feasibility studies are moving ahead for three small wastewater treatment plants operated by the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD).

Sophie Woodrooffe / Staff Writer

Sechelt has joined the growing list of municipalities in B.C. that will not be holding a 2020 tax sale. Council passed the necessary bylaw at its July 15 meeting, delaying the tax sale until Sept. 27, 2021.

Defers decision on additional money for Salmonid Enhancement Society

Transit service is expected to be kept at 80 per cent of normal levels into the fall, despite Sechelt director Darnelda Siegers’ push at the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) for a return to regular bus service as a way to increase ridership an

Local politicians want to add their voices to the provincial conversation about police reform if the opportunity arises.

Complaints related to rowdy beach parties near the Roberts Creek pier, in Elphinstone and other rural areas were addressed at a July 16 policing committee.

Local governments continue to lobby for federal and provincial support for ferries

Sechelt council members say they’re in favour of a proposed name change for Wilson Creek, but want to hold consultations before sending any formal letter of support to the province’s Geographical Names Office.