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Modified schedule in effect this weekend

B.C. Ferries will be closing the Langdale terminal berth number one on Saturday, Nov. 5 and Sunday, Nov. 6 for maintenance work. The work is expected to take two days and is weather dependent.

Weekly police report

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Oct. 25 to Nov. 1: On Oct. 14, a resident in the 1500 block of Thompson Road witnessed two unknown males breaking into a vehicle. The resident chased the suspects off.

Government receives independent report on community gaming grant system

Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Ida Chong has received the independent report from Skip Triplett that examines government's community gaming grant system for British Columbia.

RCMP request help to identify suspect

On Oct. 6, the Sunshine Coast RCMP responded to a report of an attempted theft and threats at the Blackfish Liquor Store in Gibsons.

Sunshine Coast RCMP

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following incidents between Oct. 18 and Oct. 25. School bus in ditch At approximately 8:17 a.m. on Oct.

New law enforces personal wishes

New provincial legislation that came into effect Sept. 1 means B.C. residents can now make important decisions regarding their future health care, without the added complication of needing a lawyer.

Sechelt candidates take aim at Target

The first all candidates meeting for Sechelt hopefuls drew a crowd of over 300 and it didn't take long for the Target Marine Hatcheries issue to come up.

Dakota Ridge submits business plan

Sunshine Coast Regional District directors received a business plan for the Dakota Ridge Winter Recreation area Oct. 20 and it calls for an increase to fees. Last year Dakota Ridge incurred an operating loss of more than $120,000.

Coast Reporter to host three forums

Coast Reporter will be hosting and moderating three all-candidates forums in advance of the Nov. 19 municipal election. Town of Gibsons mayor and council candidates will be participating on Sunday night, Nov. 6, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Target decisions deferred once again

Target Marine On Oct. 19, Sechelt council deferred an application for a storage building at Target Marine Hatcheries until after they can meet in camera to discuss the legal opinion they received.