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Redroofs culvert work continues

Redroofs culvert work continues

The road closure on Redrooffs Road at Coopers Green was scheduled to resume Sept. 10 and continue until Sept. 14 as the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure completes a culvert replacement project.
DFO now taking violation reports through email

DFO now taking violation reports through email

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) in the Pacific Region is now taking reports of suspicious fishing activity and suspected violations via email. DFO announced the new system Sept.
No NDP candidate as election begins

No NDP candidate as election begins

The federal election campaign is now formally underway, starting a 40-day countdown to Oct. 21 – and the NDP has yet to name a candidate for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country.
Climate forum organized ahead of planned global strike

Climate forum organized ahead of planned global strike

A climate action forum has been scheduled for Sunday afternoon at Roberts Creek Hall “to make a Green New Deal and climate action a reality” on the Sunshine Coast, according to organizers.
SDBA urges action on downtown vacancies

SDBA urges action on downtown vacancies

The Sechelt Downtown Business Association (SDBA) is once again asking council to create a derelict and vacant building bylaw, an idea the SDBA first came forward with in 2015.
Protective doors coming for B.C. Transit bus drivers

Protective doors coming for B.C. Transit bus drivers

B.C. Transit will start retrofitting 650 buses around the province in early 2020 with protective driver doors. The move is a response to several violent attacks that injured B.C. Transit drivers. The $6.
New deal for Sechelt Farmers’ Market

New deal for Sechelt Farmers’ Market

Sechelt council has approved a new five-year agreement with the Sechelt Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market.
Early Childhood Education expanded at Sechelt campus

Early Childhood Education expanded at Sechelt campus

Starting this month, Capilano University will expand its Early Childhood Education programs at the university’s Sechelt campus and in Squamish.
Vacant lot near hospital logged to reduce fire risk

Vacant lot near hospital logged to reduce fire risk

A portion of vacant land near the Sechelt Hospital was clear cut last week to reduce the risk of human-caused fires, according to the shíshálh Nation. “We had four fires in the span of five weeks,” said Chief Warren Paull in a release.
Petition for better bus service draws 2,000 signatures

Petition for better bus service draws 2,000 signatures

Powell River requires bus service to Lower Mainland, says resident