Sechelt News

Sechelt council makes changes to property tax exemption policy

Starting in 2026, some church properties will drop from 100 to 75 percent property tax exemption.

Mar 26, 2025 6:30 AM Read more >

Updated: House fire closes Port Mellon Highway Monday afternoon

As of 3:38 p.m., the Sunshine Coast RCMP report the 1800 block of the Port Melon Hwy is closed due to a fire.

Mar 24, 2025 4:41 PM Read more >

Mayor's motion to allow more short term rentals stalls at council

Mayor John Henderson gave up his motion to approach the province for exemption from STR-3 legislation.

Mar 24, 2025 10:09 AM Read more >

Sechelt Citizens on Patrol Society is officially operational

Non-profit group is looking for more volunteers to help be the eyes and ears of the community.

Mar 19, 2025 8:10 AM Read more >

RCMP incident report: Why drinking beer in the ferry lineup is a bad idea

Sunshine Coast residents continue to fall for a variety of scams.

Mar 18, 2025 1:54 PM Read more >

Sunshine Coast RCMP recover stolen golf carts

The four golf carts were stolen from the mainland before being transferred to the Coast.

Mar 18, 2025 12:20 PM Read more >

Volunteers needed to spread 'bear aware' message to neighbours

Sunshine Coast Bear Alliance wants volunteers to help spread the word on how to keep bears moving along.

Mar 18, 2025 10:28 AM Read more >

Zoning amendment paves way for small-lot subdivision on Mills Road

The move brings Sechelt in line with provincial housing demands, says district’s director of planning and development.

Mar 17, 2025 3:15 PM Read more >

District of Sechelt council wants to improve its budget process

A motion by Coun. Brenda Rowe, that any budget recommendations by council be submitted no later than July 1, was passed March 5.

Mar 17, 2025 1:45 PM Read more >

New independent school opens in Roberts Creek this fall

Wildwood Independent middle school is accepting applications for September, 2025.

Mar 14, 2025 6:30 AM Read more >