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New board, new direction announced at AGM

VOICE on the Coast has expanded its board and is looking to get even more involved in helping to support positive growth and change on the Sunshine Coast.

Moving day for another family

Another Sunshine Coast family are the proud owners of a new home, thanks to the work of Habitat for Humanity. Last Saturday, March 1, was moving day for Katie Hopkins, Michael Towers and their three young children.

Council to review delegation policy

Gibsons council agreed to review its procedural bylaw after a councillor complained that refusing to hear delegations has created "an atmosphere of suspicion and confusion" in the town.

Hotel pitched for golf course

A new hotel development pitched by a company poised to purchase the Sechelt Golf & Country Club (SG&CC) was given first reading and referred to a public hearing Wednesday night.

Coast car co-op off and running

Rev up those engines, the Coast Car Co-op is off and running.

Ferry fight goes to Victoria; new Sunday option mulled

Story: While organizers were preparing for a major ferry protest in Victoria this Tuesday, the head of the southern Sunshine Coast ferry advisory committee (FAC) was optimistic the first Sunday sailing could be salvaged when service cuts take effect

Hereditary chief follows his destiny

Although he last served as chief more than 30 years ago, Calvin Craigan said he "wasn't too surprised" when the shíshálh (Sechelt) Nation elected him again last month.
Sign fairness raised at rally

Sign fairness raised at rally

The Town of Gibsons is practising a double standard when it comes to enforcing its third-party sign regulations, say critics of The George hotel and condo development.

Coasters can now call 2-1-1

Coasters can now call 2-1-1 to connect to services like counselling, employment assistance, senior services, housing, legal assistance and more at any time of day.

Weekly police report

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for the week of Feb. 24 to March 4: On Feb. 24, a shoplifter was reported at a business in the 5700 block of Cowrie Street in Sechelt.