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Coast Reporter's parent company acquires B.C. newspapers

Glacier Media, Coast Reporter's parent company, announced on Tuesday that it has purchased several Postmedia community and daily newspapers in B.C., plus related digital media and real estate assets in an $86.5 million deal.

Researchers co-lead national Terry Fox research study

Gynecologic oncologists and pathologists with the Ovarian Cancer Research (OvCaRe) Program at Vancouver General Hospital and the BC Cancer Agency have received funding to co-lead a national study that will have dramatic impact on how ovarian cancer i

SideStix up for MISTIC innovation award

The accolades continue to pour in for Coast entrepreneurs Sarah Doherty and Kerith Perreur-Lloyd and their innovative SideStix. After winning a U.S.

Study to examine Coast environmental issues

There are very public debates over the Chapman Creek and Gray Creek watersheds on the Sunshine Coast and the potential Gospel Rock development in Gibsons. Many residents in Sechelt have also voiced concern over expansion at Target Marine.

Sechelt landfill closure begins

Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) directors heard at their June 6 infrastructure services committee that work will begin this summer to close a portion of the Sechelt landfill.

Rural carriers looking for new deal

While Canada Post is set to celebrate its 30th year as a Crown corporation operating under the Canada Post Corporation Act on Oct. 16, rural workers on the Sunshine Coast are facing an uneasy few months.

Sechelt commits to curbside contractor

Story: The District of Sechelt will stay with its current residential curbside recycler, even though the move will increase the cost for the service by 11 per cent a year for the next two years.

Condo project moves ahead

A waterfront condo project was given the green light at the Oct. 4 Gibsons council meeting. Councillors voted in favour, with the exception of Coun.

Two confirmed for mayor in Gibsons

There is officially at least a two-way race for mayor in the Town of Gibsons. Incumbent Mayor Barry Janyk made it official Tuesday morning, filing his nomination papers with the Town. Incumbent Coun.

Gibsons to review building on steep slopes

The Town of Gibsons will be undertaking a review of building practices on steep slopes after hearing from a group of concerned Abbs Road residents at the Oct. 6 council meeting.