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Subdivision bid raises questions

Members of the public demanded answers at Gibsons council Tuesday night after learning that an application was being considered for a 15-lot subdivision on one of the main properties included in the Gospel Rock neighbourhood plan. Coun.

Fire Chief asks for burning ban

Prolonged dry weather and dwindling water reserves led Sechelt Fire Chief Bill Higgs to ask for a delay to the start of backyard burning in Sechelt during the Oct. 3 council meeting.

Outdoor water ban in effect

A ban on all outdoor water use went into effect on Friday, Oct. 5, for the Sunshine Coast south of Pender Harbour, the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) has announced.

SCRD poised to ban all outside watering

Barring a radical change in the weather, all outside watering will be banned starting Tuesday, Oct. 9, the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) announced this week.

Fare hikes 'infuriating'

A 12 per cent increase in fares over the next three years will only cut ferry traffic volumes and push fares higher, the Southern Sunshine Coast ferry advisory committee's chairman warned last week "It's a spiral and this spiral has to be addressed a

First affordable duplex completed

Hundreds gathered Sept. 30 to celebrate the newly completed Habitat for Humanity Sunshine Coast Village duplex and to welcome the two families set to move in.

Hotel tax put on hold, members get new vote

Sunshine Coast Tourism (SCT) members will be getting another opportunity to vote on the two per cent hotel room tax, the group's president told Coast Reporter.

Combating homelessness on the Coast

You may not see them sleeping in doorways or huddled on street corners, but it's estimated there are more than 240 homeless people on the Sunshine Coast who need stable, secure housing and the chance for a better life.

Gibsons goats are head-turners

A six-pack of working goats has been attracting considerable attention in Gibsons. "People are walking from far and wide to come look at the goats," said biologist Paul van Poppelen. "It's surprising how few kids have seen farm animals.

Library card can help the planet

Household energy costs are a growing concern for B.C. residents.