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SIGD model could help other bands: former chief

Recent calls by Shawn Atleo, National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, to scrap the Indian Act within five years and create a new model for Aboriginal governance in Canada have struck a chord with former Sechelt Indian Band (SIB) Chief Stan Di

Sexual assault charges dropped

A Sunshine Coast man has had two charges of sexual assault against him dropped in Vancouver Supreme Court.

Gibsons arson arraignment delayed

The 13-year-old youth charged with arson in connection with the June 4 fire in Lower Gibsons will have his arraignment in Sechelt provincial court on Tuesday, Aug. 24.

Competitor injured during loggers sports

A man in his early 20's is recovering at home this week from a self-inflicted axe wound at last Sunday's logger sports competition in Gibsons.

Queen of Surrey, commuter sailings return

After nearly three months in dry-dock and $3 million in repairs, the Queen of Surrey returned to service between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale on Thursday. "She had her last session of sea trials [Monday].

Gibsons to get new RCMP station

Sunshine Coast RCMP members who patrol Gibsons and the surrounding rural areas will soon have a new station to call home following a joint announcement between the Town of Gibsons and RCMP Wednesday.

Council votes to lose parking, not expropriate

Sechelt council has endorsed a Ministry of Transportation and Infra-structure (MOTI) plan to widen Highway 101 on the oceanside of the southeast end of Davis Bay, eliminating 15 to 20 parking stalls and some landscape and seating.

Festivities marred by drunken partiers

Drunken partiers and several arrests marred some of the Sea Cavalcade festivities in Lower Gibsons last weekend, with Saturday night being extra busy for RCMP.

Queen of Surrey sailings return Thursday

After nearly three months in dry-dock and $3 million in repairs, the Queen of Surrey will be back in service between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale on Thursday. "She had her last session of sea trials yesterday.

IRSU blitz Sunshine Coast

The Integrated Road Safety Unit (IRSU) was on the Sunshine Coast this week enforcing the Motor Vehicle Act. IRSU is comprised of RCMP and various municipal police departments from the Lower Mainland District.