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Gibsons council moved forward two housing projects at its committee of the whole and regular council meetings Tuesday night. The first project is a 28-unit townhouse development on Park Road put forward by Sunbelt Properties.

One seat changed after BC Elections conducted the final count of the 2013 election, and a judicial recount was completed this week. New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate Selina Robinson overtook B.C.

Abuse of seniors is becoming more prevalent in society, yet most people don't know how to spot the symptoms or offer help.

The Sechelt Indian Band (SIB) is getting into the energy business. On June 3 SIB Chief Garry Feschuk and council signed a memorandum of understanding to form a partnership with Allteck Line Contractors Inc. The B.C.

The numbers are still coming in, but it looks like the Coast surpassed last year's Bike to Work Week enrollment despite a rainy May 27 to June 2. "We definitely had conditions against us.

There was a mixed reaction to the proposed redesign of Langdale ferry terminal as BC Ferries engaged travellers this week through three public open houses.

The ability of Sunshine Coast doctors to locate and identify breast cancers at their earliest stage has taken a huge leap forward with the donation of a new digital mammography machine at St. Mary's Hospital.

One of three totem poles bound for the entrance to St. Mary's Hospital is now being carved beside the hospital, adjacent to Highway 101, by artist Andrew U'magalis Puglas and his team.

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for May 29 to June 3: On May 29, a resident in the 1500 block of North Road in Gibsons reported a bike had been left on his property. The bike is a women's model.

A 19-year-old Madeira Park man is in critical condition after sustaining extensive injuries after colliding with a vehicle while long boarding in Madeira Park on Wednesday.