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Floating lumber mill deemed seaworthy, non-polluting

Other than asking the owners to move it a short distance away, there is no action that can be taken against a rusted-out vessel being used as a floating lumber mill near McNair Creek Park in West Howe Sound, Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) pl

Incumbents prepare for municipal election

Editor's note: With the municipal election set for Nov. 19, current councillors and mayors are deciding whether or not to run for another term.

Dragons call on Coasters for this season's show

This season of Dragons' Den on CBC could see more Coasters signing deals, following in the footsteps of Brian and Corin Mullins, makers of Holy Crap cereal.

Gibsons council commits to completing plan

With a recommendation from staff to table further discussions on the Gospel Rock neighbourhood plan before them, Gibsons council went against that recommendation and voted in favour of pushing forward to completion at the Sept. 20 council meeting.

Sechelt opts for region-wide plan

Economic development was on the minds of Sechelt councillors at their Sept. 7 council meeting.

Chief outlines priorities for fire department

The Sechelt fire department wants to improve its training site, increase the size of the fire hall and decrease the number of calls to assist the B.C. Ambulance Service (BCAS).

Campaign school educates women candidates

November elections on the Sunshine Coast are shaping up to be some of the most hotly contested in recent memory. On Sept.

Plans unveiled for up to 2,300 new homes in West Sechelt

A plan to build up to 2,300 homes on 119 hectares between Trail Bay Estates and Norwest Bay Road brought out only a handful of residents to comment Sept. 20.

Weston accompanies human rights delegation

West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky member of Parliament John Weston became the first Canadian MP in recent memory to visit Iraq when he accompanied One Free World International's Rev.

New walkway at Langdale terminal open

B.C. Ferries and the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) have teamed up to construct a new walking route for foot passengers accessing the Langdale terminal from Lower Gibsons. The foot path opened on Sept.