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Directors endorsed a provincial referral for a private moorage on Keats Island, clearing the way for its construction. Directors voted that they had “no objections to the proposed moorage” at the Jan. 10 planning committee meeting.

Two top managers at the B.C.

The District of Sechelt says WorkSafe BC is now investigating after blasting on Wakefield Road Monday afternoon scattered large blocks of rock, causing damage to the road surface and knocking out Telus and Eastlink cable service.

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The District of Sechelt is seeking two senior government grants that would cover the cost of major capital projects. Council approved filing the applications at its Jan. 16 meeting.

Speaker Darryl Plecas has released a report alleging “flagrant overspending” by suspended legislative officers sergeant-at-arms Gary Lenz and clerk of the house Craig James, including lavish business trips overseas and inappropriate cash payments.

Fundraising isn’t over despite the Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre’s (SSAC) official reopening celebrations last Saturday.

Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) directors gave unanimous first reading to two bylaw amendments that could allow the Pender Harbour Ocean Discovery Station (PODS) to move ahead with construction in the Irvines Landing neighbourhood in Pender H

Speaker Darryl Plecas has authored a 76-page report outlining his concerns about the two senior legislative officers placed on leave amid a criminal investigation.

Councillors in Sechelt have approved notices on title for three properties, including one that was once used as a grow-op and one leased to a local restaurant.