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Man in crisis threatened to blow up residential building in Sechelt

Man in crisis threatened to blow up residential building in Sechelt

The 76-year-old was outside of a supportive housing complex in Sechelt, B.C., when he made the threat and proceeded to light his van on fire, report RCMP.
'Steps' required before the Pacific Coliseum's scoreboard can be installed in Gibsons

'Steps' required before the Pacific Coliseum's scoreboard can be installed in Gibsons

'Looking up as a player and seeing an instant replay of what just went down is a pretty cool experience, one we don’t have currently, and this installation will bring us that': Sunshine Coast Junior Hockey's president about the donation of Pacific Coliseum's video score clock to the society.
B.C. coroner's inquest hears updated toxicology results for Myles Gray

B.C. coroner's inquest hears updated toxicology results for Myles Gray

BURNABY, B.C.
Stage 1 water restrictions in effect May 1 on the Coast

Stage 1 water restrictions in effect May 1 on the Coast

'Regulations are in place to secure supply for our whole community' says acting manager of infrastructure services Mark Brown
Stonehurst hearing draws over 150 public submissions

Stonehurst hearing draws over 150 public submissions

The agenda for the April 25 Town of Gibsons public hearing on proposed bylaw amendments to enable re-development of the Stonehurst site and adjacent town-owned Lot 23 on School Road contained 133 written submissions.
Project costs more than quadruple for Wakefield Sanitary Lift Station since 2020

Project costs more than quadruple for Wakefield Sanitary Lift Station since 2020

Sechelt council approved nearly $2.85 million additional funds for the project. Currently, there is a 20-minute window between a failure at the lift station and overflow to the ocean.
Gibsons' grants of assistance cut back as council looks to change program

Gibsons' grants of assistance cut back as council looks to change program

Gibsons is to fund six programs – to a total of $3,000 – in its first intake of 2023.
Police investigation in Madeira Park under way

Police investigation in Madeira Park under way

Sunshine Coast RCMP address increased police presence for two projects
No more reservation fees for medical travel on BC Ferries

No more reservation fees for medical travel on BC Ferries

BC Ferries announced on April 25 that TAP users will have free bookings 
Youth gathering in Gibsons a concern to RCMP: Quarterly report

Youth gathering in Gibsons a concern to RCMP: Quarterly report

Impaired driving is also a concern in Gibsons: impaired driving files rose 140 per cent in the municipality last year.