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Gibsons council adopts a revised code of conduct

Gibsons council adopts a revised code of conduct

The version was tweaked from the town’s first code, introduced by the previous council in February of last year.
Permit processes for 11 unhosted STRs in Gibsons commence

Permit processes for 11 unhosted STRs in Gibsons commence

Signage will be posted at the sites, the addresses will be advertised and owners of properties within 100 meters of the locations will be sent letters, all inviting public comment on council’s intention to consider temporary use permits (TUP) for the units. Comments received will be provided for council’s review.
Gibsons gives support in principle for junior hockey ask

Gibsons gives support in principle for junior hockey ask

Gibsons council provided support in principle for an addition to the Gibsons and Area Community Centre which would become home to a potential coast-based junior hockey franchise.
B.C. Ferries launches new app for mobile devices

B.C. Ferries launches new app for mobile devices

The app will help customers check current conditions, make bookings, see sailing status and check estimated deck space, among other options.
Disc golfers teeing off a new season on the Sunshine Coast next week

Disc golfers teeing off a new season on the Sunshine Coast next week

The spring and summer season starts with three events this week at Gibsons's Shirley Macey Park.
Changes recommended for Mt. Elphinstone watershed logging

Changes recommended for Mt. Elphinstone watershed logging

Adjustments to 'the extent of harvesting' allowed by BC Timber Sales in the Mount Elphinstone South watershed are recommended in a draft report released March 11, addressing a land expanse with eight stream courses in the Roberts Creek, Elphinstone and Gibsons areas.
Heritage B.C. holds open call submission for information on provincial heritage sites

Heritage B.C. holds open call submission for information on provincial heritage sites

This cultural map will track past activities that impacted different communities’ economy, growth and livelihoods.
More sleeping in, less showering, B.C. power usage report finds

More sleeping in, less showering, B.C. power usage report finds

Working from home also means the opportunity to fit in chores during the day
Good Birding: Spring’s momentum is under way

Good Birding: Spring’s momentum is under way

Turkey vulture first migrant species to appear
Trans Mountain expansion's price tag surpasses $30-billion threshold

Trans Mountain expansion's price tag surpasses $30-billion threshold

"Buying and building this pipeline will go down in the history books as one of, if not the, worst infrastructure decision a Canadian government has ever made,” said Greenpeace Canada senior energy strategist Keith Stewart.