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The $1.3-million first phase of a major Gibsons Harbour upgrade has been completed on budget and almost on time. "It took a little longer than we anticipated for a few minor reasons," Gibsons Landing Harbour Authority president Terry Rhodes said.

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for April 9 to 16: On April 9, at approximately 1 a.m. a thief attempted to break and enter a residence in the 5700 block of Mermaid Street.

At the Sunshine Coast Community to Community Forum, held on Monday, April 8, the adoption of a principle for collaborative leadership was emphasized as a key element in maintaining and enhancing the cultural, social, environmental and economic well b

Several runners from the Sunshine Coast are safe and making contact with family and friends following the two bombing events near the finish line of Monday's Boston Marathon.

Businesses can sign up now to have a government PST specialist review their accounting and reporting systems to ensure their systems are properly set up to comply with provincial sales tax laws, announced Minister of State for Small Business Naomi Ya

British Columbians can stand together this week, April 14-20 to condemn all acts of violence against women as the B.C. government proclaims Prevention of Violence against Women Week.

TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TD FEF) and Tree Canada granted nearly $300,000 to this year's 2013 TD Green Streets recipients.

Sechelt now has a business development committee at a cost of $350,000 for 2013.

Secretary treasurer Nicholas Weswick reported at the April 9 school board meeting that schools will see more money in the 2013/2014 budget, which is currently being worked on.

Sechelt council lowered this year's residential tax increase to 1.5 per cent from the two per cent previously endorsed and earmarked $100,000 to the Davis Bay Wharf restoration project on April 10.