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Business succession high in Community Futures' concerns

Community Futures Development Corporation of the Sunshine Coast (CFSC) is leading the charge to ensure business succession planning in our area.

RCMP investigating serious collision

A Sunshine Coast RCMP investigation continues into a serious three-vehicle collision that closed Highway 101 for several hours last Thursday afternoon. On Nov. 3 at approx 4:20 p.m.

More than $13,000 raised so far

Four and a half year old Rylan Johnstone is much closer to getting the stem cell therapy his family hopes will restore his sight in China, with more than $13,000 raised for the cause so far.

SCRD eyeing economic collaboration

The Sunshine Coast Regional District took a step closer Oct. 27 to the realization of economic collaboration between local governments on the Coast.

Traffic studies, police reports and deficit woes

A Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) traffic study in Gibsons has revealed that 54 per cent of drivers making a right turn onto Payne Road from Highway 101 do so illegally.

Construction reaches 40 per cent

The St. Mary's Hospital expansion and renovation is two months behind the original schedule, Sunshine Coast regional directors were told Oct. 27.

Gospel Rock headlines meeting

Gibsons council passed a set of seven recommendations from staff to further develop the Gospel Rock neighbourhood draft plan at its Tuesday, Nov. 1 meeting.

Profiling the Sechelt council candidates

Editor's note: Between now and Nov. 11, Coast Reporter will run submitted 300-word profiles from all candidates for the Nov. 19 municipal election. This week we profile the 14 candidates for Sechelt council.

Sechelt votes to draft trap bylaw

Sechelt council voted unanimously on Nov. 2 for staff to draft a bylaw similar to the Town of Gibsons' trap regulation bylaw, with the proviso that it be deemed acceptable by the District's legal council.

Sechelt mayoralty candidates answer important questions

Sechelt mayoralty candidates answered questions about business development, working with the Sechelt Indian Band (SIB), creating a cohesive council, the community charter, transparency and economic development at a luncheon hosted by the Sechelt and