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District appoints new CIG

Following the resignation of Randy Stoyko two weeks ago, the District of Sechelt has turned locally to file its vacant position of chief of innovation and growth (CIG).

Feds fund half of acoustic upgrade

Improved acoustics at the Gibsons arena provided the backdrop for a funding announcement Tuesday afternoon as politicians delivered their speeches over music broadcast during a figure skating event.

Cowrie Street to become one way in May

By the May long weekend, the speed limit will drop to 30 km/hour in downtown Sechelt, new angled parking will be installed, and Cowrie Street will become a westbound one-way street from Wharf to Ocean, councillors decided March 27.

Sechelt recommends two per cent tax increase

Sechelt council is recommending a residential tax increase of two per cent and challenging staff to cut one per cent from the operating budget in order to create a balanced operating budget with a bit of money to spare.

Worldwide autistic awards kicked off on the Coast

The Coast will set the stage for the world to celebrate and gain some understanding about autistic people through the International Naturally Autistic People (INAP) Awards Convention and Festival this fall, which was officially kicked off April 2, in

Weekly police report

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for March 26 to 28: Sometime overnight on March 26, a thief gained entry into an unlocked vehicle parked in the 800 block of O'Shea Road in Gibsons and stole a sleeping bag, one blue backpack and one green b

Coast Reporter wins more national awards

Coast Reporter received a pair of national advertising and production awards on Wednesday at the 2013 Great Ideas Awards were announced by the Canadian Community Newspaper Association.

New virtual grocery store helps families make healthier choices

A new virtual grocery shopping tool designed by provincial nutritionists in collaboration with major B.C. grocery retailers is helping British Columbians make the best food choices for their families.

Phone consultations part of plan for doctors

A plan to address physician shortage in the province will fundamentally change the way health care is delivered.

Funding to expand First Link program

An injection of $2 million by the Ministry of Health to support the Alzheimer Society of B.C.