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Representatives of ferry user groups say they don't share B.C. Ferries' optimism that ferry traffic will rebound despite ever-increasing fares.

The province's drinking and driving penalties were back in full effect June 15 after the B.C. government announced a series of amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act.

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) board voted June 14 to make a number of comments to the Town of Gibsons regarding the Gospel Rock neighbourhood plan. Gibsons Coun. Gerry Tretick excluded himself from the vote.

Deer can be dangerous when protecting their young, warned conservation officer Murray Smith, after residents from Halfmoon Bay claimed they were attacked by a militant buck recently.

A public hearing was held June 13 as planners with the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) sought to gather public comment on a highly controversial subdivision in Halfmoon Bay.

Cedar Grove Elementary School principal Dave Hunt recently announced his retirement, causing School District No. 46 (SD46) to take another look at administrative assignments in the district for the 2012/13 school year.

In a tie vote, the bylaw that would restrict medical marijuana production for multiple users to industrial areas in Sechelt was defeated at the June 20 council meeting.

The Sunshine Coast Arena in Sechelt is not expected to have ice next hockey season, the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) confirmed June 14.

The Town of Gibsons held a public meeting June 18 to discuss the renewal of the marina lease with residents. Another follow-up session was scheduled for June 25. Public comments are being received until July 3.

A partial judgment in the lawsuit filed by Sechelt Golf and Country Club (SGCC) Ltd. against the District of Sechelt has come in with Mayor John Henderson saying the District was lawfully entitled to terminate the leases with SGCC Ltd.