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The operators of a controversial new provincial recycling system have introduced more changes to reduce the cost and paperwork for certain small businesses.

Sunshine Coast RCMP is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect believed responsible for a theft of liquor in Gibsons on Feb. 10. RCMP received a report of a theft of liquor from the Blackfish Pub Liquor Store.

Former Gibsons Mayor Barry Janyk appeared before council's committee of the whole Tuesday to make a case for saving the former municipal hall at Armours Beach.

BC Ferries (BCF) is pitching a refined version of its plan to cut the 6:20 a.m. Sunday round trip from Langdale on Route 3 during the off-peak season.

Tagging has become an epidemic in Gibsons and not enough is being done to deal with the blight, resident Jon Hird told council's committee of the whole on Feb. 11.

The District of Sechelt will soon issue a request for proposals to rebuild the Davis Bay Wharf, hopeful that the remaining funds needed will be found before the summer.

Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCM-SAR) is applauding a new federal tax credit for search and rescue volunteers. The tax credit was previously available only to volunteer firefighters.

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Feb. 5 to Feb. 11: On Feb. 5, a Coast resident received a phone call from someone purporting to represent the Police Association of Canada fundraising for an anti-bullying campaign.

Gibsons firefighters are already gearing up for the 13th annual Climb the Wall: The Stairclimb for Clean Air with regular workouts and stair climbing drills so they'll be ready for the March 16th event in Vancouver.

Sunshine Coast-based Coast Car Co-op (CCC) will officially launch on March 1, executive director Johan Stroman announced this week. The not-for-profit organization has seen widespread support throughout the Sunshine Coast.