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The version was tweaked from the town’s first code, introduced by the previous council in February of last year.

Signage will be posted at the sites, the addresses will be advertised and owners of properties within 100 meters of the locations will be sent letters, all inviting public comment on council’s intention to consider temporary use permits (TUP) for the units. Comments received will be provided for council’s review.

Gibsons council provided support in principle for an addition to the Gibsons and Area Community Centre which would become home to a potential coast-based junior hockey franchise.

The app will help customers check current conditions, make bookings, see sailing status and check estimated deck space, among other options.

Adjustments to 'the extent of harvesting' allowed by BC Timber Sales in the Mount Elphinstone South watershed are recommended in a draft report released March 11, addressing a land expanse with eight stream courses in the Roberts Creek, Elphinstone and Gibsons areas.

A public hearing was held for a West Sechelt property on Jan. 17, ahead of the March 1 council meeting

'I want people to look within,' said Teri Ejere. 'Sometimes we get angry at things that we shouldn’t get angry at because we don’t understand the perception of the other person. At the same time, sometimes we don’t get angry at things we should get angry at because we’re so used to them.'

BC Ferries has released a service notice for several sailings on Saturday, March 11. As of 11:50 a.m., two sailings between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale were cancelled due to a mechanical issue with the Queen of Coquitlam's main engine.

Is this our own Rocky Raccoon?

Also, registration is open for April Tools Wooden Boat Challenge