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Unauthorized consumption site in Sechelt

Unauthorized consumption site in Sechelt

‘Message to VCH’ is ‘not meant to be a long-term fix’
Sechelt gets grant money for Wharf Avenue work

Sechelt gets grant money for Wharf Avenue work

The District of Sechelt is one of three local governments sharing in more than $1 million in Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants announced by the province June 24.
School completion rates down last year at SD46

School completion rates down last year at SD46

Overall rate was 6% below B.C. average
After complaints and delays, BC Ferries adds more sailings to Langdale schedule

After complaints and delays, BC Ferries adds more sailings to Langdale schedule

BC Ferries phasing out 50% passenger capacity limit, promises ‘more than enough capacity’ on summer sailings
Trellis passes second reading, hearing date to be determined

Trellis passes second reading, hearing date to be determined

Sechelt council has given second reading to the zoning and Official Community Plan amendments needed for the Trellis long-term care facility on Derby Road in Sechelt, but the date and format for a public hearing is still to be finalized.
Gibsons youth councillors pitch Coast-wide youth council

Gibsons youth councillors pitch Coast-wide youth council

With their term coming to an end, the youth councillors in Gibsons have put forward a proposal for a Sunshine Coast Youth Council.
Downtown group looking for ICET funding for street patios

Downtown group looking for ICET funding for street patios

The Sechelt Downtown Business Association (SDBA) is hoping to take advantage of special funding from the Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET) to get its proposed street patios built.
Gibsons council wants to see SCRD rec facilities reopen

Gibsons council wants to see SCRD rec facilities reopen

Gibsons Briefs
Sechelt council votes to fund Business Watch extension

Sechelt council votes to fund Business Watch extension

Sechelt council has voted to continue the Business Watch that was started as an emergency measure at the height of the COVID shutdown that led to most downtown businesses closing their doors.
Navigator will help small-scale cannabis growers get licensed

Navigator will help small-scale cannabis growers get licensed

The B.C. government says a new Cannabis Production Regulatory Navigator will help more cannabis producers enter the province’s legal market.