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Christy Clark named Premier-designate

In a close third ballot, Christy Clark was named the Premier-designate for B.C. Saturday night in Vancouver becoming the second female premier in B.C. history.

New election procedures in the works

The Town of Gibsons is looking at ways to change how it runs municipal elections and is now seeking public input as it moves the process forward.

Newcombe family overwhelmed with support

The family of Ken Newcombe is overwhelmed by the support they have received after a tragic logging accident claimed the life of the 28-year-old father of four on Jan. 28.

Draft OCP set for public hearing

The District of Sechelt's new official community plan (OCP) will go to public hearing on March 1 for the public's input before council adoption. The public hearing will be held in the community meeting room at the District of Sechelt from 7 to 9 p.m.

Possible electoral changes coming

Only a handful of people came out to a public hearing Wednesday night to have their say on changing the number of trustees at the school district from seven to five.

Synergy Homes proposal headed back to council

District of Sechelt council has decided to bring the original cluster housing proposal by Synergy Homes back to its March 2 council meeting for possible second and third reading despite previously denying the development at a committee meeting on Feb

Drinking is the drug of choice

The number one drug of choice for teenagers on the Coast may surprise you. It's not ecstasy or meth or LSD or marijuana, although all are available on the Coast. Most teens are reaching for a bottle of alcohol and drinking until they pass out.

Weekly police report

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Feb. 15 to 22: On the evening of Feb. 14, a male in a yellow slicker attended a residence in the 100 block of Swallow Road and stated he was from a utility company.

RCMP investigating rash of break-ins

Sunshine Coast RCMP have break-in suspect(s) on the loose who have been targeting weekend homes on Gambier and Keats islands. In all, RCMP have seven files under investigation since Feb. 11.

Lost skier turns up safe

A missing skier turned up safe and sound, but not before a search and rescue call-out was made last Saturday. On Feb. 19, a 35-year-old male from Vancouver was skiing in Tetrahedron Provincial Park with his wife and friends.