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An increase in the activity of marine mammals in the Sunshine Coast area has prompted Fisheries and Oceans Canada to release some guidelines for the public when out in the water.

A Mission man is in RCMP custody, while a second suspect is at large in connection to several recent break-ins on Nelson Island. On May 30 at approximately 9 a.m.

All across Canada, Canadians showed their leadership and encouraged their members of Parliament (MPs) municipal governments and even their private gyms to throw unprecedented support behind National Health and Fitness Day.

Gibsons council has approved the appointment of a committee of eight individuals to make recommendations for the development of the Armours Beach site plan.

The Town of Gibsons is starting work to update its official community plan (OCP).

Gibsons council moved forward two housing projects at its committee of the whole and regular council meetings Tuesday night. The first project is a 28-unit townhouse development on Park Road put forward by Sunbelt Properties.

One seat changed after BC Elections conducted the final count of the 2013 election, and a judicial recount was completed this week. New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate Selina Robinson overtook B.C.

Abuse of seniors is becoming more prevalent in society, yet most people don't know how to spot the symptoms or offer help.

The Sechelt Indian Band (SIB) is getting into the energy business. On June 3 SIB Chief Garry Feschuk and council signed a memorandum of understanding to form a partnership with Allteck Line Contractors Inc. The B.C.

The numbers are still coming in, but it looks like the Coast surpassed last year's Bike to Work Week enrollment despite a rainy May 27 to June 2. "We definitely had conditions against us.