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Council looks at food sustainability issue

The District of Sechelt is investigating ways to allow the keeping of bees, chickens and rabbits at residences in an effort to help locals provide for themselves.

Council gives nod for test well only

Gibsons council has found a way to allow a new well to be drilled on Chaster Road, but stopped short of extending that option to five other lots in the Gospel Rock area.

Town makes George documents public

The Town of Gibsons has posted the development application and supporting documents for the George Hotel on its website.

Sechelt wrestles with deficit

Sechelt council is looking at a deficit of $359,265 in their 2013 operating budget that will likely need to be filled by taxation, as well as a shortage of more than $4 million in the preliminary capital budget this year.

Budget may benefit riding projects

Money for job and skills retraining and a commitment to share the costs of municipal infrastructure projects marked the highlights of the federal government's 2013 budget on Thursday, March 21.

Rise in projected debt draws 'dire' warnings

Gibsons council has to attract new development and curtail discretionary spending to avoid sinking the Town in a sea of debt, a pair of critics told council recently.

Two injured in boat accident

Two people, including an 18-month-old child were taken to area hospitals after a boating accident in Halfmoon Bay Friday morning.

RCMP Musical Ride coming to Gibsons

The RCMP Musical Ride will make its first-ever stop on the Sunshine Coast this summer with one performance in Gibsons.

Creek man survives deadly viper bite

A Roberts Creek man is grateful to Canada's health-care system after a poisonous snake bite in Costa Rica almost ended his life.

Gibsons urged to reject speed drop as 'half measure'

The Sunshine Coast's leading traffic safety advocate is urging the Town of Gibsons to reject a proposal by Victoria city council to drop the default speed limit across the province from 50 km/h to 40 km/h.