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Staycationers still a key market as Coast expands its tourism bubble

Staycationers still a key market as Coast expands its tourism bubble

Sunshine Coast Tourism’s (SCT) Paul Kamon says last week’s announcement from Premier John Horgan that the province was ready for Phase 3 of the restart plan was “a breath of air for a lot of businesses that have been suffocating.
Resident scammed of large sum after ‘bad date’

Resident scammed of large sum after ‘bad date’

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Trellis president addresses COVID during call with Sechelt Chamber

Trellis president addresses COVID during call with Sechelt Chamber

Trellis Seniors Services president Mary McDougall touched on the impact of the COVID pandemic on long-term care facilities during a presentation for the Sechelt Chamber of Commerce last week.
Supreme Court win means improved facilities, transportation for French-language students

Supreme Court win means improved facilities, transportation for French-language students

A ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada could improve bus routes for children attending French-language schools on the Sunshine Coast and change building plans for École du Pacifique in Sechelt.
Sechelt votes to defer 2020 tax sale

Sechelt votes to defer 2020 tax sale

Sechelt council has voted to defer this year’s tax sale, where properties with three years of unpaid property taxes can be auctioned by the district to recover the money owed.
Council approves form and character for Shaw Road affordable housing

Council approves form and character for Shaw Road affordable housing

Gibsons council has approved the form and character for the first phase of a proposed affordable housing project on Shaw Road, but the parking configuration will require a variance.
SCRD briefs

SCRD briefs

Studies going ahead for three wastewater plants
Gibsons briefs

Gibsons briefs

Gibsons to consider changes to DPA process
Trades award goes to SD46 for high enrolment

Trades award goes to SD46 for high enrolment

The Sunshine Coast School District (SD46) was one of seven districts in the province to receive the Industry Training Authority (ITA) Youth Work in Trades Performance Award for having the highest number of student apprentices enrolled in trades train
BC Ferries resumes eight round trips on Langdale route

BC Ferries resumes eight round trips on Langdale route

BC Ferries has announced yet another change to the Langdale schedule in response to growing demands for more sailings as the province moves into the next phase of the government’s restart plan.