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Province releases supportive housing progress reports

Province releases supportive housing progress reports

The province says a series of reports from BC Housing shows its supportive housing projects are “substantially improving the quality of life for residents and reducing their use of emergency health services.
Shíshálh Nation hires new CAO

Shíshálh Nation hires new CAO

Fred Tolmie has been appointed chief administrative officer (CAO) for shíshálh Nation.
Former Sechelt councillor Keith Thirkell dead at 57

Former Sechelt councillor Keith Thirkell dead at 57

Former Sechelt councillor and well-known local photographer Keith Thirkell has died. Thirkell’s family said he died Aug. 18 as a result of injuries suffered from an accident in July while assisting a friend in medical distress. He was 57.
RCMP, Sechelt working to combat ‘crime wave’

RCMP, Sechelt working to combat ‘crime wave’

Sechelt Mayor Darnelda Siegers does not shy away from describing a spike in break-ins and petty thefts in the area as a “crime wave,” but she also says she’s confident Sunshine Coast RCMP are doing everything possible to catch what she believes are “
Liquor branch pulls Gibsons pot-shop application

Liquor branch pulls Gibsons pot-shop application

Sunnycrest Mall is no longer being considered as a site for a government-run cannabis shop after concerns were raised by attendees at Tuesday’s public information meeting.
MOU signifies ‘huge partnership’ between Capilano U and PODS

MOU signifies ‘huge partnership’ between Capilano U and PODS

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by Capilano University and the Ruby Lake Lagoon Society could pave the way for academic, fundraising and community collaboration between the university, the society and its $27-million project, the Pender Ha
RCMP looking for more victims of alleged con man

RCMP looking for more victims of alleged con man

Sunshine Coast RCMP are investigating what they describe as “a troubling series of events that involve a local man targeting primarily women and seniors in Gibsons and Sechelt.
Thieves target Sechelt businesses and vehicles

Thieves target Sechelt businesses and vehicles

Police Report
Helicopter called to rescue injured hiker from Mt. Elphinstone

Helicopter called to rescue injured hiker from Mt. Elphinstone

Search and rescue teams from the Sunshine Coast and North Shore, assisted by Talon Helicopters, were needed to rescue a woman who broke her leg while descending the Elphinstone Summit Trail on Tuesday afternoon.
UBCM pushes for local government to have seat at table in talks between province and First Nations

UBCM pushes for local government to have seat at table in talks between province and First Nations

The union representing B.C.