Local News

Yeehaa, what a day! Wind, rain, choppy conditions on the water - but it didn't deter 50 or so people from taking the annual Polar Boar Plunge at Armours Beach on Jan. 1. A great crowd of people was on hand to cheer these hearty souls into the water.

A partially submerged boat leaking diesel fuel at the Porpoise Bay government dock was hauled out of the water by crane Thursday morning. Oil spill pads surrounded the boat and area, absorbing the diesel from the water.

Gibsons Area Community Centre Society (GACCS) needs your input. While most of us were busy relaxing over the recent holidays, the folks at GACCS spent the time in meetings preparing for last Saturday's visioning exercise.

A healthy lifestyle is the surest way to longevity. We have all heard the fitness gurus who tell us exercise and diet are the most important ingredients to good health and a long life. I would like to add a third condition - enjoyment.

A man and woman survived unscathed in a dinghy after the boat they were on caught fire and later exploded in the Pender Harbour area last Friday.

As harsh winds blew and waves crashed on the shore in Sechelt Jan. 1, a crowd of more than 70 people gathered as the New Year began to remember and honour loved ones lost.

Even though gas prices have been falling at the pump, B.C. Ferries plans to implement another fuel surcharge to cover rising gas costs on Feb. 1. The corporation asked the B.C. Ferry Commissioner for permission to raise fares by 2.

Sunshine Coast RCMP are investigating three fires on Marine Way in Sechelt and a separate fire in Davis Bay for arson on New Year's Day. Three vehicles were lit on fire near the 5800 block of Marine Way sometime between 11:30 p.m Dec. 31 and 11:30 a.

A windstorm along the Coast left some residents starting off the new year lighting fires and candles, while BC Hydro crews and volunteer firefighters worked to restore power and safety to communities.

The Sunshine Coast Natural History Society (SCNHS) presents an evening with Brian Carson tonight (Jan. 6) at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre. Carson will be on hand to present a talk on natural resource management on the Mekong River in Laos.