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St. Hilda’s closes in on $1-million fundraising goal

St. Hilda’s closes in on $1-million fundraising goal

Parishioners are to thank for the bulk of the $960,000 raised in just over two years to cover the costs of an extensive renovation of St. Hilda’s Anglican Church in Sechelt.
Pender group seeks dock-plan changes

Pender group seeks dock-plan changes

A host of suggested changes to the controversial Pender Harbour Dock Management Plan (DMP) is heading to the province for review, including the creation of an appeal process, lengthened terms for renewals, and a grandfathering process for docks alrea
Province asked to clarify Woodfibre LNG’s floatel plans

Province asked to clarify Woodfibre LNG’s floatel plans

As the public comment period for Woodfibre LNG's latest plans to house workers comes to a close, the Squamish Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) is repeating its questions and concerns about the project’s accommodation.
New Sea to Sky Gondola cabins arrive in Squamish

New Sea to Sky Gondola cabins arrive in Squamish

Thirty new cabins were delivered from Switzerland
Single-family home sales slip in Powell River during November

Single-family home sales slip in Powell River during November

However, vacant land sales are up over previous year
Investigators find no evidence for charges in Gibsons incident

Investigators find no evidence for charges in Gibsons incident

The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) has found no evidence to support referring an incident involving Sunshine Coast RCMP to Crown counsel.
Sechelt budget talks open with sewer

Sechelt budget talks open with sewer

Councillors in Sechelt got a start on drafting the 2020 budget earlier this week – and potential sewer fee increases and finding money for repairs and upgrades to sewer infrastructure are already emerging as challenges.
Warren Paull to seek re-election as shíshálh chief

Warren Paull to seek re-election as shíshálh chief

Chief Warren Paull and three members of the sitting council have been nominated to run for re-election in the shíshálh Nation’s upcoming elections. The official candidate list was released Dec. 11, following a nomination meeting on Dec. 9.
Three local finalists for Small Business BC Awards

Three local finalists for Small Business BC Awards

Three of the 10 local businesses nominated for Small Business BC Awards have made it through to the semifinal rounds. According to Small Business BC, more than 611 nominations were received for the first round.
Black Jeep Liberty stolen in West Sechelt

Black Jeep Liberty stolen in West Sechelt

Sunshine Coast RCMP are asking for the public’s help to track down a Jeep SUV that was stolen from West Sechelt between 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and 7:30 a.m. Thursday. The vehicle is described as a 2008 black Jeep Liberty with licence place 612KSK.