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The Town of Gibsons will try out a coupon system to replace its annual curbside spring cleanup and swap event, council agreed Tuesday.

After cutting it from the 2013 budget, Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) directors are taking a second look at the Dakota Ridge ski trail expansion project.

Sechelt council heard earlier this month that arts coordinator Siobhan Smith will be putting on a community event for youth and artists to create one or two murals at the Sechelt Skate Park. The skate park is located at Chatelech Secondary School.

Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) directors have asked staff for more information before deciding on a request to designate a section of Seaview Cemetery for Jewish burial.

Gibsons residents have mounted a petition campaign calling on council to reject a proposal by Rogers Communication to install a wireless tower at the fire hall on North Road. The petition was launched on the website change.

Sechelt's David Holmes says he isn't afraid of extradition because it will give him another chance to fight his sexual imposition charge in the U.S.

With the election writ dropped on Tuesday, April 16, the provincial election campaign has officially begun.

Sechelt council found more money for another wharf project during their April 17 council meeting before giving two readings to their five-year financial plan.

Runners from the Sunshine Coast crossed the finish line at the Boston Marathon mere minutes before two bombs exploded, killing three bystanders and injuring more than 175 people.

The $1.3-million first phase of a major Gibsons Harbour upgrade has been completed on budget and almost on time. "It took a little longer than we anticipated for a few minor reasons," Gibsons Landing Harbour Authority president Terry Rhodes said.