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Two confirmed for mayor in Gibsons

There is officially at least a two-way race for mayor in the Town of Gibsons. Incumbent Mayor Barry Janyk made it official Tuesday morning, filing his nomination papers with the Town. Incumbent Coun.

Gibsons to review building on steep slopes

The Town of Gibsons will be undertaking a review of building practices on steep slopes after hearing from a group of concerned Abbs Road residents at the Oct. 6 council meeting.

Vision enters final phase

"So far, so good," were some of the general comments heard from visitors as they read planning documents and watched a 3D computer model of the Town of Gibsons Harbour Area Plan during an open house Oct. 5.

More candidates confirm for Gibsons

The candidates for Gibsons council are starting to take shape in advance of the municipal election on Nov. 19. Charlene SanJenko, a Gibsons resident since 2004, announced Oct. 7 that she would be running for council.

Candidates coming forward for SCRD

The ballot for director on the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) board is starting to take shape in advance of the Nov. 19 municipal election.

Celebrating language, culture and self government

The Sechelt Indian Band (SIB) came together to officially release their new dictionary Oct. 6 during a week of celebrations that focused on Band achievements and attaining 25 years of self-government.

RCMP continue search for missing man

A 23-year-old Sechelt man remains missing as Sunshine Coast RCMP and Worksafe B.C. investigate a suspected drowning off a log boom in Port Mellon. Cpl.

Tours and treats mark topping-off celebration

The St. Mary's Hospital expansion is just days away from having a roof, and to celebrate this about-to-be milestone, the Project Management Team held a "Topping Off Barbecue and Site Tour" on Oct. 7.

Coast candidates confirmed

The field is set for the Nov. 19th municipal election on the Sunshine Coast. At 4 p.m. today (Oct.

Weekly police report

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Oct. 4 to 11: A single-vehicle accident occurred on North Road near Bridgeman Road after a truck lost control and slid into the ditch.