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A concert treat

Over the past 16 years, the name Winter Harp has become synonymous with Christmas. Numerous times audience members have said: "Christmas doesn't start for us until we've been to Winter Harp.

Three new trustees

School District No. 46 (SD46) has three new additions to the board of trustees to replace one retiree and two other long-time public servants after Saturday's municipal election.

It's remarkable anyone survived

Ian Jacques/Editor A story of unthinkable tragedy and remarkable survival played out on the steep terrain of Thormanby Island last Sunday.

BREAKING MUNICIPAL ELECTION NEWS

Ian Jacques/Editor Change was the order of the day in Sechelt on election night. Incumbent Mayor Cam Reid went down to defeat as Coun. Darren Inkster takes the top seat as the new mayor. Inkster won by more than 900 votes.

Water metering explained - again

Greg Amos/Staff Writer In a pre-referendum bid to assuage public concerns about water metering, Town of Gibsons staff and professionals held an open house at the Gibsons Legion Nov. 6.

BREAKING NEWS:

Ian Jacques/Editor Election night results will be updated here. Check back often after 8 p.m. when the polls close. As soon as we know, you will know!

Positive turnout at advanced polls

Advanced poll results on the Sunshine Coast are showing signs that citizens are ready and willing to head to the polls and make their mark.

Solar water heater on the block

Rising energy costs and the desire to reduce one's personal carbonfootprint are fuelling a growing interest in solar energy on the Sunshine Coast.

BREAKING NEWS

Ian Jacques/Editor Sweeping change came about on Saturday night in Sechelt as only two incumbent councillors kept their seats. Sechelt has a new mayor as Darren Inkster defeated current Mayor Cam Reid by more than 900 votes.

Improvements offer winter benefits

The Dakota Ridge Winter Recreation Area will be more accessible this winter thanks to road improvements allowing it to be plowed all the way to the trailhead parking lot.