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Letters: $775,000 is too much to restore a sea vessel

Editor: It makes no sense that Gibsons wants to spend $775,000 to restore the Persephone and build a shelter to protect it from the weather. Working boats like the Persephone were built to be in water and to withstand storms at sea.

Dec 15, 2024 1:42 PM Read more >

ArtBeat: Threads reach across the Coast

A group of knitters and crocheters that meets weekly at the Gibsons Public Library has contributed 162 handmade items to the Sunshine Coast Community Services Society. The donation, made on Dec.

Dec 15, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >

Letters: Big businesses, step up for Gibsons Wildlife Rehab

Calling in big business to help save Gibsons Wildlife Rehab.

Dec 15, 2024 9:30 AM Read more >

Updated: Highway 99 reopens, following landslide cleanup

Traffic heavy but steady moving through the Sea to Sky, says early morning traveller.

Dec 15, 2024 7:15 AM Read more >

Gibsons Paddle Club looking for its permanent Sechelt home

Sechelt chapter of the club proposing Lamb’s Brook Beach as option to store outrigger canoes.

Dec 14, 2024 5:30 PM Read more >

Spotlight on Special O: Holiday party makes its return

Welcome to my 12th article of 2024. This holiday season marked the resurgence of a long-standing Special O. tradition.

Dec 14, 2024 10:50 AM Read more >

BC Ferries cancels Texada/Powell River crossings due to weather

High winds and unfavourable sea state result in cancellations and puts later sailings at risk of not running

Dec 14, 2024 7:45 AM Read more >

Kisses and Kicks: Kisses to first responders during storms

Here are your kicks and kisses for the week of December 13! Kisses to HMB roofer, Shane Wilson and team, for responding promptly, getting the job done promptly, and following up afterwards.

Dec 13, 2024 7:30 PM Read more >

Updated: BC Ferries cancels multiple Comox/Powell River sailings

Expected high winds responsible for cancelled crossings

Dec 13, 2024 3:26 PM Read more >

Halfmoon Happenings: Where to see the Sail Pass Saturday

Also, iconic sugar plum salmon returns

Dec 13, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >