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Gibsons council approves a new strategic plan

Gibsons council approves a new strategic plan

After months of work, the 20-page document was adopted on July 25
Victor Mema loses 'wrongful dismissal' claim against Nanaimo

Victor Mema loses 'wrongful dismissal' claim against Nanaimo

Justice Ian Caldwell found that Mema filed portions of his multiple complaint-based action against the City too late, as his “for cause” job termination happened May 14, 2018 but filing was delayed until May 13, 2021.
SCRD borrowing bylaws endorsed for roof renewals and fire truck

SCRD borrowing bylaws endorsed for roof renewals and fire truck

Roof renewal projects at the Gibsons and Area Community Centre and Sechelt Aquatic Centre can proceed as a bylaw to borrow up to $3,456,200 for those purposes was adopted at the July 27, Sunshine Coast Regional District board meeting.
Is Gibsons considering Stage 2 water restrictions?

Is Gibsons considering Stage 2 water restrictions?

'If people are already sufficiently conserving, however, I don’t believe we should be going to Stage 2': Mayor Silas White 
'Conserve water now': A critical public message from the SCRD board

'Conserve water now': A critical public message from the SCRD board

"This is our asteroid, so we need to make some decisions": Sechelt area director Darren Inkster 's view on the need for conservation given the regional water supply situation.
Public hearing scheduled for rezoning of former Gibsons restaurant

Public hearing scheduled for rezoning of former Gibsons restaurant

The owner of 426 Gower Point Road plans to convert the vacant first storey into a secondary suite 
Funding to help Sunshine Coast groups make history

Funding to help Sunshine Coast groups make history

Inventory of Gibsons heritage sites, written arts project among Heritage BC grants
Elphinstone Chronicles: The mystery of the fish in the ditch

Elphinstone Chronicles: The mystery of the fish in the ditch

My last article about Sunday Cider’s live music on Fridays spawned a whole mystery for this week.
Linda Williams: Renaissance Woman

Linda Williams: Renaissance Woman

Just try to keep up with the Coast arts maven and her many projects and events
36-unit housing project on Tower Road passes second reading

36-unit housing project on Tower Road passes second reading

Silver Valley Homes’ application proposes a total of 36 units on two hectares in West Sechelt on Lot 5 of Tower Road.