Local News

B.C. Ferries reported a heavy traffic volume, but otherwise a trouble free Labour Day long weekend. "We had the Queen of Cowichan out of service, so we did see some over loads on Saturday coming over to the Sunshine Coast," said B.C.

The Town of Gibsons is still waiting for a reply from their insurance agency as to the cause of a recent mudslide on Crucil and Hillcrest roads. "I talked to investigators yesterday and they have got the report for consideration.

Gibsons council voted three to two this week to defeat a motion and further discussion on a proposed stipend increase. Despite the best efforts of mayor Barry Janyk and Coun.

Vernon RCMP is continuing to investigate a horrific accident that claimed the lives of four people, including a Sechelt man early Sunday morning. According to Cpl. Henry Proce, the motor vehicle accident occurred at 3 a.m.

The Terry Fox Run is celebrating its 25th year running for cancer research. On Sept 18, participants will run, walk, jog or bike in the three, five and 10 km events in Roberts Creek and Gibsons.

Two retired nurses from Gibsons will bring aid to the orphans of Burma this November as they take their sixth trip to Southeast Asia to bring medical supplies, money and hope to orphaned children in the area.

A development concept for two 10-storey towers on Gibsons' waterfront was given a thumbs down by the majority at an open house held by Windridge Properties on Sept. 7.

Volunteers along the Coast will join a nation-wide program to clean up beaches this month. The planned cleanups will be at Bonniebrook, Roberts Creek, Sargeant Bay, Sechelt Inlet and Trail Bay.

Developers presented plans for a new residential development at the Wakefield Inn site to Sechelt council August 30. It will return to council for first reading on Sept. 7.

Christine Wood, Staff Writer At least a dozen families on Crucil and Hillcrest roads in Gibsons are dealing with the aftermath of a mudslide that hit their homes early Sunday morning. "It was a wall of water and mud coming down the road.