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Water quality advisory issued

The Sunshine Coast Regional District has issued a water quality advisory for the South Pender Harbour water system. According to an SCRD notice, high turbidity levels have been detected in the drinking water supply.

Exercise caution as schools re-open

With schools across the province opening their doors to students, drivers are being asked by RCMP to slow down and drive with caution.

Bike race will alter ferry traffic

This Saturday, Sept. 8, as many as 7,000 cyclists will ride the spectacular journey alongSea to Sky Highway 99 from downtown Vancouver to Whistler in the third annual RBC GranFondo Whistler.

RCMP building nears completion

Gibsons is expecting to hand off the new RCMP building sometime this November, beginning a 20-year lease that, for now, the Town will avoid making payments toward.

Service providers talk about needs

Service providers who cater to clients with mental health and addiction issues had the chance to have their needs heard recently, and soon a plan will be formed to offer more support.

Public invited to comment, review

Community design charrette results and coastal engineering and hydraulics considerations relating to Sechelt's Trail Bay foreshore will be reviewed at a public information meeting at the Seaside Centre at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 4.

Evaluation team shortlists architects

A team from School District No. 46 (SD46) is currently short-listing architects who want to design the new Gibsons Elementary School.

Watershed researcher makes Wilson Creek recommendations

After being recruited to do a physical watershed assessment by the Sunshine Coast Community Forest (SCCF), geo-engineer Glynnis Horel made a number of recommendations to help mitigate the impacts of forestry and development on Wilson Creek.

Youth caught with replica gun

A Vancouver teen received a stern lesson from Sunshine Coast RCMP Tuesday afternoon after he was arrested for carrying a replica hand gun. Around 4:45 p.m. Aug.

Private property a Hopkins amenity

For decades, it has been a source of enjoyment for residents of Hopkins Landing, but for visitors and newcomers alike, the waterfront walkway might seem forbidden.