Local News

Starting on March 15 for the first time ever people will be able to book up to three reservations at one time for their favourite BC Parks campground. If you've been dreaming about your summer vacation, dream no more.

Sunshine Coast RCMP is asking for the public's help locating 56-year-old Greg Welstead of Gibsons, whose vehicle was found crashed into a tree Monday night with no driver.

Rylan's Fight For Sight fundraising effort is almost over, as the family now has $31,653 and is planning a trip to China for little Rylan to undergo stem cell therapy this year.

The Coast Community Builders' Association is energized and eager to work with government and community groups on projects for the greater good of the Coast.

Think you have what it takes to face the Dragons? Then come and find out. M. Magas & Associates Inc., in collaboration with HolyCrap.ca, is proud to announce an upcoming Drag-ons' Den audition training day for would-be Dragons' Den pitchers.

Third and final reading was given to the Harbour area plan at the March 6 Town of Gibsons council meeting.

All three governments on the Coast have endorsed West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country member of Parliament (MP) John Weston's call to make the first Saturday in June National Health and Fitness Day on the Coast.

Former premier Gordon Campbell will not be facing penalties in regard to the July 2011 death of a worker at his property in Halfmoon Bay, but Sechelt's Weather Tight Supplies Ltd. may have to pay a fine, according to WorkSafe BC.

The Langdale small-boat float was opened to public access Feb. 29. "The result is that we now have a significantly improved float to drop off and pick up passengers alongside the Stormaway float," said Joe Wright of the Langdale Access Working Group.

Cutblock A87124 has been sold for approximately $2.2 million to a company in Pemberton that manufactures log homes. The sale was announced Feb. 29 after four tenders for the disputed cutblock were considered.