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Hopes will be high among many of the Coast's young people as they head off to Vancouver's Metrotown this weekend to audition for Canadian Idol.

The most controversial development proposal in Gibsons' history has been voted down by council, putting to rest the possibility of the four-storey, 109-unit Shoal Bay condo development in the heart of the Landing.

West Vancouver - Sunshine Coast - Sea to Sky Country Independent MP Blair Wilson said he looks forward to having his name cleared of election campaign misspending allegations - but it's anyone's guess how long that will take.

In mid-January, Langley School District No. 35 (SD35) published a report examining some of the problems and issues related in providing support to special needs students.

A promised 4.8-kilometre section of highway upgrades between Field Road and the Construction Aggregates conveyor belt in Sechelt has been postponed by the Ministry of Transportation.

For five hours Tuesday night, Gibsons residents spoke against and, in a few cases, for the four-storey Shoal Bay mixed condo and retail development proposed to be built in the heart of The Landing in Gibsons.

Howe Sound Pulp and Paper Limited Partnership (HSPP) has reached agreement this week with five of its six participating lenders with respect to a restructuring of Howe Sound's long-term debt.

The Spirit of B.C. Sunshine Coast community committee has a number of free, family-style events planned to celebrate Spirit Week Feb. 8 to 16. The opening ceremonies begin next Friday (Feb.

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is "99.99 per cent certain" they'll be opening the doors of Gibsons' new arena and community centre by March 15.

Ferry advisory committees (FACs) across coastal B.C. are starting to find common ground with the Ministry of Transportation (MOT), after banding together to form a new advisory committee meant to relay ferry users' concerns straight to the ministry.