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Know thy neighbour: she could save your life

Know thy neighbour is a good motto. Know and prepare with your neighbour in case of an emergency is an even better one - and one that could well save you and your family's life.

Shelter closes for the season

It's not even summer yet; nevertheless, Captains Glynden and Diane Cross, pastors with the Salvation Army, are already looking for a building for next fall's emergency weather shelter.

Two trees too many

The investigation into Columbia National Investments (CNI) over tree harvesting on their land has been completed.

Graffiti targeted in Town

The Town of Gibsons and Sunshine Coast RCMP are hoping new efforts can solve the ongoing problems of graffiti and vandalism. Cpl.

Blast reports delayed, weather cited

After waiting weeks to receive post-blast inspection reports from the developer behind Trail Bay Estates (TBE), a small group of frustrated residents living near the development say they're on the brink of taking legal action.

A musician and an inspiration

Last week the Sunshine Coast had the rare treat of hosting Juno nominee, Prince George musician Marcel Gagnon.

Former Coast woman arrested in San Francisco

An incidence on the other side of the globe is hitting close to home for Gibsons resident Anita Couvrette.

Blasting bylaw given more teeth

Sechelt council voted unanimously to amend the District's municipal ticketing information (MTI) bylaw at the April 2 meeting of council, giving bylaw officers authority to issue tickets on the spot when blasting infractions occur.

SCRD starts recycling service review

Recycling that cardboard box, plastic bottle or old computer means more than being responsible earth dwellers and environmental stewards in training - it also means jobs, economic sense and a step in the right direction towards well being.

Roosevelt elk amok on Coast?

Twenty years after being introduced to the Kleindale area from Vancouver Island, a 200-strong population of Roosevelt elk are either thriving or thieving, depending on who you ask.