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Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Jan. 18 to 25: A possible impaired driver was reported in the 1200 block of Fitchett Road after a witness noticed a male smelling of alcohol get into a vehicle.

Jesse Thomas White, the Gibsons man charged in the Jan. 2 break in and theft at the Sears store in Gibsons has pleaded guilty to two charges.

There were millions of texts sent between cell phones last year by British Columbians, but for those trying to quit smoking this year the most relevant mobile messages they receive could be quit tips and support now available through QuitNow by TXT.

Environment Minister Murray Coell is inviting British Columbians to be part of the conversation on a proposed new water sustainability act during the next phase of water act modernization.

This morning (Tuesday, Jan. 25) www.coastreporter.net switched to a new commenting system called DISQUS.

In an electronic vote last week, the provincial council of the B.C. New Democratic Party voted unanimously to ratify New Westminster MLA Dawn Black as interim leader of the B.C.

Whenever a dorsal fin or whale tail emerges from the water within eyeshot of the Sunshine Coast, Coast Reporter's phone lines light up. But one group hopes you will share the news of your find with them for the purpose of science. The B.C.

The harmonized sales tax (HST) information office launched www.hstinbc.ca Friday morning, Jan. 21, which is a new website designed to put more factual information on the HST in the hands of British Columbians.

Story: The District of Sechelt committed to funding a community youth outreach worker at a cost of $60,563 at their Jan. 12 committee of the whole meeting.

The Town of Gibsons has inked a deal with the Sunshine Coast Regional District to ensure a steady supply of potable water. Council reviewed the terms of the deal at Tuesdays' council meeting and has signed off on it.