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Watermark planning changes

The public plaza planned for Watermark, Sechelt's newest housing development being built on the Trail Bay waterfront, will undergo some changes.

Tanker protesters line Davis Bay

An estimated 1,000 protesters lined the highway at Davis Bay for about 90 minutes Wednesday as part of the province-wide Defend Our Coast campaign.

Coast economy falling behind due to lack of interest: Cleghorn

The chair of the Sunshine Coast economic development task force says his group is frustrated after two years of waiting by the lack of interest from local governments.

Developer told to find and fix hazards

In a special council meeting Oct. 24, Concordia Seawatch Ltd. was told they must investigate hazardous sinkhole conditions at their site and fix any potential problems.

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.