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Pender Harbour town hall updated on DRIPA court challenge

Pender Harbour town hall updated on DRIPA court challenge

Close to 200 people attended the Pender Harbour and Area Residents Association (PHARA) April 30 community update session at the area’s community hall.
Spotlight on Special O: Celebrating volunteers

Spotlight on Special O: Celebrating volunteers

Special Olympics well-represented at volunteer fair
Letters: BC Ferries needs quick fixes

Letters: BC Ferries needs quick fixes

BC Parks Foundation announces largest Gulf Islands conservation area

BC Parks Foundation announces largest Gulf Islands conservation area

Now, 568 acres of pristine land on Lasqueti Island is protected
shíshálh Nation receives $3.2M for water meters

shíshálh Nation receives $3.2M for water meters

Province is funding 550 automated water meters for the nation
Electric ferry charge barge design ready for potential 2026 construction

Electric ferry charge barge design ready for potential 2026 construction

Electric passenger ferry service to Gibsons, Bowen Island and Vancouver expects to start formal permitting for the Gibsons charge barge later this year and construction next year, says the Greenline Ferries CEO.
Watch: Injured dolphin dies despite rescue efforts off North Vancouver shore

Watch: Injured dolphin dies despite rescue efforts off North Vancouver shore

Rescuers from Vancouver Aquarium tried to stabilize the animal, who appeared to have wounds from an orca attack.
B.C. reviews flagship climate plan as emissions targets fall short

B.C. reviews flagship climate plan as emissions targets fall short

The review of the CleanBC program will be led by two independent experts, with results expected in late fall 2025.
Queen of Surrey suffered electrical issue first day back in service

Queen of Surrey suffered electrical issue first day back in service

While the vessel wasn't pulled from Route 3, between the Sunshine Coast and Horseshoe Bay, the problem did cause delays.
Return to Pebbles Beach: Gibsons beach reopens

Return to Pebbles Beach: Gibsons beach reopens

'This is a truly treasured park for the residents of Gibsons, and it’s been a long time coming'