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Trees Talk - Our Urban Forest Aug. 11

Did you know that the trees on and around your property contribute to Sechelt's urban forest?

Join us and guest speaker, UBC's Dr. Melissa McHale, as we chat about the importance of trees, our urban forest and how trees are "cool". Q&A, FireSmart advice and tips from representatives, prizes and more! 

Date: Sunday, August 11
Time: 3 - 5 P.M.
Location: Rockwood Lodge Pavilion

Council Endorses Recommendations and Commits to Act

At a special closed meeting July 19, 2024, Council voted in favour to endorse and release six recommendations from their internal Governance Audit.

Topics of the six recommendations include:

1. Governance Audit be approved by Council
2. A public apology from the Mayor
3. Approach to Governance
4. Strategic Priorities
5. Meeting Procedures
6. Correspondence

Read the recommendations and resolutions.

The overall goal of the Governance Audit is to make improvements that would ultimately benefit and service Sechelt citizens....

Full Campfire Ban in Effect

As of noon on Friday, July 12, a full outdoor fire ban will be in place for the Coastal Fire Centre of the province. Find full details from the BC Wildfire Service website here.

This includes:

• campfires
• fires on the beach above AND below the tide line
• fires on public and private property
• chimneas
• fireworks
• backyard fires etc.

Propane and briquette fueled BBQ's are allowed as are propane fired campfire rings with a flame height of 6 inches (15 centimeters) or less.

Sechelt Releases Governance Audit and Recommendations

Relationship building, respect and new procedures are highlighted in a set of recommendations from a governance audit initiated by the District of Sechelt.

At their in camera meeting on Wednesday, June 26, Council voted in majority to release the executive summary of the governance audit report with the overall goal of reestablishing respective dialogue both in and outside of council chambers and the District office, and to build relationships which reflect a high standard of behaviour.

The...

AGM June 19

Council's 2024 Annual General Meeting is coming up! Join them as they go over the 2023 Annual Report and consider it for adoption. 

Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Community Meeting Room at Municipal Hall

Take a look at the 2023 Annual Report Draft and provide feedback -