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RCM SAR crew responds to three marine incidents in two days

RCM SAR crew responds to three marine incidents in two days

Gibsons-based search and rescue unit interrupted twice during open house, and once the night before
shíshálh Nation mourns death of Grizzly Bear on Texada Island, calls for better wildlife coordination

shíshálh Nation mourns death of Grizzly Bear on Texada Island, calls for better wildlife coordination

Nation had been working with partners to move the bear to Homalco territory
Bubble machine, toys, supplies taken from Powell River day care

Bubble machine, toys, supplies taken from Powell River day care

Staff disappointed with vandalism, but support from the community has been overwhelming
Powell River Search and Rescue locate lost hiker after SOS call

Powell River Search and Rescue locate lost hiker after SOS call

Incident a reminder to carry essentials and be prepared for the unexpected when out in the wilderness
Open air event takes place at Shelter Point

Open air event takes place at Shelter Point

After a successful turnout last year, artists will be back painting on the shores of Texada Island in August
Sunshine Coast Open Tennis tourney marks 50 years

Sunshine Coast Open Tennis tourney marks 50 years

With only a two-year hiatus imposed by COVID-19 in 2020 and 2021, the Sunshine Coast Open, the annual meet-up testing the skills of local and visiting tennis competitors has been a summer staple since 1975. 
Gibsons council approves third reading for Christenson Lands phase 3 rezoning amid concerns

Gibsons council approves third reading for Christenson Lands phase 3 rezoning amid concerns

Affordable housing in focus
Public voices mixed reactions to proposed six-storey rental project on O’Shea Road

Public voices mixed reactions to proposed six-storey rental project on O’Shea Road

Residents raise concerns over traffic, parking, and environmental impact of proposed 78-unit development
Council Moves Forward with Aquifer Protection Plan

Council Moves Forward with Aquifer Protection Plan

Updated development permit language to be included in OCP engagement
Savary Island nature challenge underway

Savary Island nature challenge underway

50 observations of 31 different animal/plant species already made, says biologist