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Celebrating faith

The Community Programming team at Coast Cable 11 is planning a new initiative to explore the variety of faith experiences in their local access area. Cable 11's Marlene Lowden said they plan to air a pilot program some time in the spring.

Council rescinds Gospel Rock motion

Gibsons council is taking another look at how it handled the decision to proceed with plan B as the preferred Gospel Rock neighbourhood plan option. At Tuesday's meeting, council voted unanimously to release the minutes of the Nov.

Scottish hope to break world record

There are record breaking running races, breath-holding deep-sea diving competitions - and now there is the Scottish world-wide toast to Robert Burns record breaker. The Bard's birthday is celebrated by Scots the world over on Jan.

Feds boost ferry security

Security at B.C. Ferries terminals is about to be improved thanks to $5.6 million from Transport Canada.

Snow removal tops agenda

The transportation committee of the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) moved into the big boardroom in anticipation of a large gathering to discuss recent snow removal operations on Monday morning.

Election challenge now in judge's hands

Matthew Wild/Special to Coast Reporter/ A judge is to decide if the Town of Gibsons council was elected lawfully.

Flaherty hears riding's budget appeals

The fact that the federal finance minister visited the riding this week to hear area residents' concerns in advance of his government's preparation of the budget doesn't guarantee that all, or even any, local projects will receive funding when Jim Fl

Hikers found safe after long night in woods

Two young men and their dog were found cold and wet, but safe, after a night lost in the woods.

Teens learn marine skills

They begged their power squadron leader to set off the flare gun, but were educated about the fines for signalling a false emergency instead.

Gibsons election challenge resumes today

A legal challenge to the Gibsons municipal election results has opened in Vancouver Supreme Court.