Local News

Come September, Area A voters will find out if a referendum on a tax increase to establish a bus service will be coming their way.

As the November municipal election comes closer, the Town of Gibsons has finalized its voting procedure, although the process has turned out to be different than originally thought. At the Aug.

The Coast's emergency shelter may be on the move to Sechelt. Matt Thomson, of the Homelessness Outreach Project, told council at the July 27 committee of the whole meeting that he is looking to move the emergency shelter back to Sechelt.

Increasing ferry fees are hurting coastal economies, according to Sunshine Coast Regional District chair Garry Nohr, who joined other district chairs to bring forward concerns at a July 19 meeting with Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Blair

Comments are being accepted until Sunday, Oct. 2, on a discussion paper released July 28 as part of a comprehensive review of the Sunshine Coast timber supply area.

British Columbia's information and privacy commissioner is investigating BC Hydro's smart metering program to ensure that it complies with privacy law.

Facing a potential legal challenge from irate customers, B.C. Ferries has decided to provide a one-time refund to passengers who purchased assured loading tickets (ALT) between 1984 and July 25, 2011.

The District of Sechelt gave its support in principle last week to joining a Coast-wide economic development alliance, but they still plan to hire their own economic development officer (EDO) to oversee Sechelt specific projects.

With the $37.5 million boiler upgrade at the mill nearing completion this week, Howe Sound Pulp and Paper (HSPP) has just found out they will get another $780,000 for further energy efficiency upgrades.

While summer may have finally arrived on the Coast, Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) staff are already planning for Dakota Ridge's winter season.