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Master plan taking shape

A future water master plan to ensure a sustainable water supply for the entire Sunshine Coast is taking shape. In the meantime, people are looking to new technologies and ideas to conserve water.

Two separate votes for referendum

Two separate votes, one in the Town of Gibsons and one in the combined Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) areas of Elphinstone and West Howe Sound, will decide whether to incorporate into a new municipality, B.C.

CNI talks of broad plans for development

CEO for Columbia National Investments (CNI) Steve Dunton was before the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) planning committee last Thursday to talk about his plans for the 3,286 acres CNI has acquired near Sechelt and the Port Mellon area.

Fall Fair fast approaching

Thanksgiving is right around the corner. And that means it's also time for the Gibsons Fall Fair. The sixth annual Fall Fair is slated for Oct. 7 and 8 in Gibsons.

Gibsons receives floral award

Months of planting, pruning and prepping paid off for the Town of Gibsons last weekend in Prince George. Gibsons was a recipient of a provincial Commu-nities in Bloom (CIB) floral display award, presented at the annual CIB awards ceremony.

Public still has concerns

Well over 100 people came out to have their say on the 400-acre Silverback residential/golf resort proposal Wednesday night, and only a couple of the comments were favourable.

Charting an addictions-free course

Celebrating accomplishments and keeping their community alcohol and drug free are vital themes for the current chief and council of the Sechelt Indian Band. Well over 100 people attended a barbecue on Tuesday, Sept.

Wilson calls for environmental assessment review of PPA

West Vancouver - Sunshine Coast - Sea to Sky Country MP Blair Wilson has called this week for a federal environmental review of Pan Pacific Aggregates Limited's (PPA) proposed carbonate rock quarry in Sechelt. Wilson wrote to the Hon.

Stormwater plan will need funding

Implementing a draft joint stormwater management plan between the Ministry of Transportation and the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) for East Roberts Creek, Elphinstone and West Howe Sound will require funding as well as resolving which level

New focus for teachers

With the teacher's ratification vote passing by 93.4 per cent provincially last Friday, teachers on the Coast are now turning their attention to Bill 33 and providing students with the best education possible. "There are two parts to our focus.