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McNab Creek mine bid delayed

The rezoning application for the proposed Burnco gravel mine at McNab Creek has been delayed until next month, and opponents continue to pile the pressure on the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) to deny the Alberta company's bid. In an Oct.

Pender Harbour grad among 12 to march to the top

A graduate of Pender Harbour's class of 1987 is among 12 former Canadian soldiers who are scaling a peak in the Himalayas to make a statement about injured veterans.

New mental health facility opens

A new 28-bed treatment and rehabilitation facility for people with mental heath needs has been opened in Gibsons and will see its first clients move in on Nov. 13.

RCMP investigating vehicle fire

Sunshine Coast RCMP and the Sechelt volunteer fire department are releasing more details this week about a vehicle fire that took place in Sechelt in late August. The information comes after several inquires to RCMP and Coast Reporter.

Weekly police report

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following this week: On Oct. 16 police witnessed a vehicle speeding northbound on Lower Road.

Arena repairs begin in November

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is preparing contracts to hire architects and other professionals to repair the Sunshine Coast arena's failed slab.

Liberals' gag law struck down again

The B.C. Supreme Court has once again ruled against a government bid to restrict political advertising before elections - a decision being hailed as a win for democracy amongst educators in the province.

SCRD to host workshops

Members of the public will be given a first peek at the results of an agricultural land use inventory, when consultants unveil the results of mapping work at two workshops to be held in Elphinstone and Halfmoon Bay on Saturday, Oct. 27.

Crews faced busy night

RCM-SAR, station 12, Halfmoon Bay's constant training efforts paid off on Saturday, Oct. 6, as the duty crew was tasked to three incidents. Just before 5 p.m.

No pipelines, no tankers

A protest rally against pipelines and tankers is being planned for Wednesday in Davis Bay. No Pipelines! No Tankers! No Way! Defend Our Coast takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 24, when concerned citizens across 85 B.C.