Local News

Councillors in Sechelt have approved a plan to end access concerns for the owners of a series of water-access-only lots in the Sandy Hook neighbourhood, but they’re still waiting to see if the landowners will agree.

The Environmental Appeal Board (EAB) has dismissed an appeal brought against the environment ministry’s director of the Environmental Management Act, over site remediation plans for the George Hotel and Residences project in Gibsons.

Homeowners say it could put properties at risk of mould and moisture damage

The District of Sechelt and the B.C. Ministry of Public Safety have responded to a pair of lawsuits filed in July over the evacuation of the Seawatch neighbourhood. The owners of 6637 Gale Ave. N. and 6641 Gale Ave. N.

Some of the lands slated to be handed over to shíshálh Nation as part of last year’s groundbreaking Foundation Agreement with the province could be transferred as early as next summer.

Unlike the past two years, the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) did not call Stage 4 outdoor water restrictions.

Residents of Halfmoon Bay and Roberts Creek could face an alternative approval process (AAP) in January to give permission to the Sunshine Coast Regional District to set up a new curbside recycling service.

Gabrielle Loren

Patrick Weiler

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Sept. 10 to 17: • On Sept. 11 just before noon, an attempted dognapping occurred at a residence in the 5800 block of Spindrift Street, Sechelt.