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Judge dismisses election petition

Matthew Wild/Special to Coast Reporter Vancouver Supreme Court has determined that although the Town of Gibsons breached the law in its handling of the November 2008 election count, it was an error made in good faith that "did not materially affect t

Simons gets NDP nomination

Incumbent member of the legislative assembly (MLA) Nicholas Simons will try to regain his seat in Victoria for the New Democrats in the May 12 provincial election.

Creek woman killed in two-vehicle crash

A Roberts Creek woman is dead after a head-on, two-car collision on Highway 101 Monday afternoon. According to Sunshine Coast RCMP, Ruth Gregory, 79, was driving north on the highway near Conrad Road around 1 p.m.

Show off your antiques

What's in your trunk or attic? Do you have a family treasure or unusual collectible that you would like more information on or to know the value of?If the answer is yes to these questions, then mark Feb.

Under protest, FSA goes ahead

Eighty-three per cent of B.C. teachers decided, many under protest, to follow the recommendation of the Labour Relations Board to end their boycott of administering the foundation skills assessment (FSA).

Coast trail in the works

With some funding from the province, the Sunshine Coast may soon have a multi-use hiking trail stretching the entire Coast linking Langdale and Earls Cove ferry terminals and, eventually, an alpine trail leading to Squamish.

Fundraiser to aid young student

Desiree Visser is a vibrant 11-year-old student of Cedar Grove Elementary school.

Burning plastic raises concern

Howe Sound Pulp and Paper (HSPP) is burning plastic, but it is not burning added recyclable plastic as suggested in a report by a Lower Mainland media outlet earlier in the week, said Al Strang, manager of environment and external relations for HSPP.

Habitat set to wrap Reef Road project

Habitat for Humanity Sunshine Coast (HFHSC) volunteers are driving in the final nails and will soon be rolling out the welcome mat on their two-year-old Reef Road duplex project. "We've got some siding to do. The decks all have to be built.

Packed house for Burns night

More than 150 people of all ages filled Harmony Hall in Gibsons Landing on Jan. 24 to celebrate the 250th birthday of Robert Burns. The music, feasting, toasts, poetry, fun, song and dancing of this traditional Burns' Night lasted over five hours.