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The Gibsons planning and development committee is recommending the Town move forward with draft bylaw amendments that would require spot zoning for cannabis retailers or producers, and develop a policy that would set out how those applications would

Councillors in Sechelt will get another chance this week to adopt a version of the big “S” logo, created as part of a “community brand,” for use as the new District of Sechelt corporate logo. At the same Oct.

The Town of Gibsons’ police services select committee is recommending the Town opt for an agreement for RCMP policing when its population tops 5,000, but with a contract that spells out specific service levels.

Saltair residents Allan and Katheryn Boudreau have been identified as the two passengers killed when a plane crashed on Gabriola Island last week. Both were 53. Pilot Alex Bahlsen, 62, of Mill Bay was also killed in the crash.

Sunshine Coast RCMP are urging the public to be vigilant if they are contacted by anyone claiming to be from a business doing water tests.

Results from the third phase of the groundwater investigation for the well field near Church Road have come back promising excellent water quality and lots of it – but the cost of the project has swelled to $8.27 million.

Nicholas Simons and Rachel Blaney discuss high fuel costs with Powell River area residents

Six-year completion rates for students at School District No.46 (SD46) have dropped this year, though errors have been identified in the data and results are expected to change once corrected.

Councillors in Gibsons have seen more than one tree-related issue come forward in 2019, and work to create a new bylaw will likely to start in earnest in 2020 under a new select committee.

A grassroots organization behind reconciliation-centred activities on the Sunshine Coast is planning to host several workshops in the new year and has asked the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) for support.