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UPDATED: Suspect in Gospel Rock assault identified by RCMP

UPDATED: Suspect in Gospel Rock assault identified by RCMP

A man suspected of assaulting a worker at the Gospel Rock development in Gibsons on Tuesday morning has approached the police and says he was assaulted first, Sunshine Coast RCMP told Coast Reporter Oct. 15.
Coast Reporter Radio: An interview with Nicholas Simons of the NDP

Coast Reporter Radio: An interview with Nicholas Simons of the NDP

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9.7 tonnes collected in first week of SCRD’s food waste pickup program

9.7 tonnes collected in first week of SCRD’s food waste pickup program

Despite a few glitches, including wildlife encounters, Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) chair Lori Pratt said one week in, the new food waste curbside pickup program went “fantastic.
Thief smashes glass door to steal electric bike

Thief smashes glass door to steal electric bike

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Oct. 5 to 12: On Oct. 9 at about 4:15 a.m., a suspect used a cement block to smash a glass door of a business in the 5500 block of Wharf Avenue, Sechelt.
Gibsons mayor promises action on barges

Gibsons mayor promises action on barges

Gibsons Mayor Bill Beamish says the Town intends to tackle concerns about commercial barges moored in area covered by the Town’s recreational water lease. Beamish made the comments at the Oct.
RCMP seize drugs, cash and handgun in Sechelt

RCMP seize drugs, cash and handgun in Sechelt

Sunshine Coast RCMP say a 27-year-old Sechelt man is in custody facing a series of charges after police seized drugs, cash and a gun during a weekend traffic stop.
Liberal candidate promises $50 million in bypass funding

Liberal candidate promises $50 million in bypass funding

Powell River-Sunshine Coast Liberal candidate Sandra Stoddart-Hansen says she’s secured a commitment from party leader Andrew Wilkinson that a B.C.
Coast Reporter Radio: An interview with Liberal Sandra Stoddart-Hansen

Coast Reporter Radio: An interview with Liberal Sandra Stoddart-Hansen

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Strong winds batter Sunshine Coast

Strong winds batter Sunshine Coast

Residents from Roberts Creek to the District of Sechelt are feeling the brunt of an intense low-pressure system sweeping through the region, with strong winds causing power outages. Trees fell on BC Hydro wires at approximately 7:40 a.m. Oct.
Metal tipping fees to double at Sechelt landfill and Pender

Metal tipping fees to double at Sechelt landfill and Pender

Tipping fees to dispose of metal at the Sechelt landfill and the Pender Harbour transfer station are set to double to make up for a budgetary shortfall and because of a new metal hauling and recycling services contract.