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B.C. Ferries to install public float

The long-awaited public float near the Langdale ferry terminal will be installed starting next week.

Firearms charges result in jail time

The 18-year-old Gibsons man charged with nine firearms and breach related charges plead guilty in Sechelt Provincial Court on Dec. 30, 2011. He received a two-month jail sentence, followed by a nine-month conditional sentence order.

Habitat ramps up effort in 2012

Challenges stalled building efforts at the Wilson Creek Habitat for Humanity site in 2011, but 2012 is sure to be a memorable year with the completion of the first duplex and two families set to move in by the summer.

Dock access woes in Hospital Bay

Residents of Garden Bay have been left wondering whether improvements to a public dock at Hospital Bay will be completed after finding what they believed to be the original plan largely abandoned.

RCMP caution about ecstasy drug

In late December, two Sunshine Coast residents were treated in hospital for significant reactions to ingesting what they believed to be ecstasy.

Smart meters target of legal complaint

Injunction against installations sought

Negotiations start slowly in 2012

Bargaining for a new rural and suburban mail carrier (RSMC) contract is starting off slowly in 2012. "They've had a few days of meetings.

Happy New Year from your politicians

In this first issue of 2012, Coast Reporter invited our federal, provincial and local representatives to share their hopes and expectations for the New Year.

Sechelt seeks new sewage options

This week Sechelt council took the first step toward making good on new Mayor John Henderson's promise to have a world-class sewage treatment facility built within 18 months of being elected.

DPAC needs members

It's been years since a full executive sat at the District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC), but School District No. 46 trustee Lori Pratt hopes that will change this year. "I'd say it's a matter of just revitalizing it," Pratt said.