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Gibsons nears 5,000 threshold for higher policing costs

Shíshálh Nation and the province are moving forward together on land use planning within the Nation’s swiya (territory) and now local government is seeking involvement – not as stakeholders, but as partners. At the Jan.

The Port of Vancouver has cancelled the Fraser Surrey Docks permit to export U.S. thermal coal. The port, on the south side of the Fraser River near North Delta, Surrey and New Westminster, wanted to transfer coal brought in by rail from Wyoming.

BC Place Stadium could be rebranded with the name of a corporate sponsor in exchange for tens of millions of dollars that would fund government programs, the B.C. government announced Feb. 4.

A young sharp-shinned hawk, able to turn tight corners in flight as it pursues its prey, was taken to the Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society (PROWLS) after it crashed hard against a window and was knocked out.

The Queen of Capilano is back to business as usual after cancellations between 7:30 p.m. Sunday night and 9 a.m. Monday morning.

Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons says he’s working to connect officials in Sechelt with representatives at the ministry of public safety to discuss Seawatch. The District of Sechelt announced Jan.

The Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair, held Feb. 2 at the Seaside Centre, displayed an abundance of inspiring ideas and practical solutions for those planning a wedding or other special occasion.

It was a bit late in coming, but the Sunshine Coast got its first taste of winter weather over the weekend, leading to bus and ferry cancellations on Sunday.

Directors voted to tweak their groundwater strategy to give assurances to the Town of Gibsons that the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) won’t interfere with the Gibsons aquifer for now, and to explore options for the site with the highest yiel