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Wayward bird knocks out power in downtown Sechelt

Wayward bird knocks out power in downtown Sechelt

Nearly 800 BC Hydro customers in downtown Sechelt were without power for just over an hour Monday afternoon. The outage, which Hydro said was caused by a “bird contacting our wires,” happened around 1:15 p.m.
Goldsmith-Jones supports Trudeau on SNC-Lavalin

Goldsmith-Jones supports Trudeau on SNC-Lavalin

Liberal candidate for riding could be named ‘within 10 days’
Wanted man arrested near Chapman Creek Falls

Wanted man arrested near Chapman Creek Falls

A man wanted on a warrant was arrested near Chapman Creek Falls Thursday night, Aug. 15.
Leave the seal pups alone, rescue centre warns

Leave the seal pups alone, rescue centre warns

Increase in human interference cases involving harbour seal pups
Sea to Sky Gondola hopes to reopen in spring 2020

Sea to Sky Gondola hopes to reopen in spring 2020

While exact timelines are unknown, the Sea to Sky Gondola says it’s hoping to reopen next spring.
New sign installed for Phare Lake

New sign installed for Phare Lake

Volunteers have finished installing a new commemorative sign in the parking area for the trails around Phare Lake northwest of Sechelt.
Conservation Officer Service: Property inspections planned

Conservation Officer Service: Property inspections planned

Members of the Conservation Officer Service (COS) are planning to conduct random property inspections in an effort to reduce wildlife conflicts as bears head into denning season.
RCMP: Arrest warrant issued

RCMP: Arrest warrant issued

An arrest warrant has been issued in Sechelt Provincial Court for Patrick Edward William Hearty, Sunshine Coast RCMP said Thursday. Police said Hearty, 44, has been charged with harassment and break and enter. He is described as 5-8, 161 lbs.
UPDATED: Missing man located

UPDATED: Missing man located

A missing Gibsons man has been located and returned to his caregivers, Sunshine Coast RCMP said on the weekend. On Thursday, police notified the public that the 60-year-old man had been missing since the morning of Wednesday, Aug.
Grant almost halves cost of Granthams Hall restoration

Grant almost halves cost of Granthams Hall restoration

Canada Cultural Spaces Fund