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Gibsons to wait on electric vehicle chargers

Gibsons council voted July 3 to support the District of Sechelt's regional approach towards the development of an electric vehicle charging program. Using the $2.

Municipal strategic plans making the rounds

Municipal governments on the Sunshine Coast are releasing their strategic plans to give residents an idea of what to expect this term.

Upping the economic wellbeing of women

A new project has been launched to improve the economic well-being of women on the Sunshine Coast, thanks to a nearly $294,000 grant from Status of Women Canada. "We were very pleased to be chosen for the grant.

Work to fix seawall begins

This week crews are working to fix the crumbling Trail Bay seawall, which was badly damaged by a big storm in March.

Temporary housing to entice physicians

The St. Mary's Hospital Foundation has just signed a one-year lease on a three-bedroom home in West Sechelt that will provide temporary housing for physicians and other health care professionals who come to serve the Sunshine Coast.

CFIB targets property tax gap

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) took aim at municipal taxes on business June 25, ranking municipalities in B.C. based on the disparity between residential and commercial property levies.

Endangered penguin named for Sechelt

An endangered African penguin has been given the name Sechelt after a young Lower Mainland couple's cartoon tribute to the District captured the affections of staff at the Vancouver Aquarium.

Elected officials share wide range of information

Elected officials and staff from the Powell River and Sunshine Coast regional districts exchanged a vast amount of information at a joint meeting held at Cranberry Seniors' Centre in Powell River on Wednesday, June 27.

Access worries highlight Gospel Rock referral comments

Four new concerns related to the Gospel Rock neighbourhood plan led Gibsons council to move in favour of holding a special committee of the whole meeting July 9.

Weekly police report

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for June 26 to July 3: Between June 24 and 26, a thief stole a BMX bike from outside a residence in the 1000 block of Venture Way in Gibsons.