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Gibsons finalizes election changes

Voters will notice a few changes and improvements when they head to the polls in Gibsons this November for the municipal election.

Celebrating quality child care in communities across B.C.

Spring has sprung and the month of May is here, and thousands of child-care providers across the province have an extra spring in their step -in celebration of Child Care Month.

On-line survey lets you have your say on HST

British Columbians are being invited to participate in a new on-line survey on the harmonized sales tax.

Clark announces free support to help smokers

Nicotine replacement therapies will be available to all B.C. smokers at no cost and smoking cessation prescription drugs will be covered under PharmaCare, Premier Christy Clark announced Monday, May 9.

Robbery suspect still at large

A store clerk was shaken up, but otherwise unharmed after a robbery at the Bargain Store in Gibsons Monday morning. Just before 11 a.m.

Experience Card to remain in place

Sunshine Coast residents who worried about a loss of ferry fare discounts received some good news after an April 21 meeting between B.C.

Phone scammer threatens harm to victim

From April 27 to 29, a member of the public received a number of calls from an unknown male with foreign accent stating that he had a parcel to send and that $500 was to be transferred via Western Union.

High-risk driving campaign launched

On Friday, May 6, the province, the police and ICBC launched a month-long campaign to help raise awareness about the importance of smart driving behaviours and the impact of high-risk driving on our roads.

Clark declares free parking in BC Parks

Premier Christy Clark and Environment Minister Terry Lake launched BC Parks centennial celebrations May 2 by announcing that parking will now be free in all provincial parks to encourage families to take advantage of our world-class parks system.

Sustainability plan a Coast-wide effort

Comments from the public are high on the agenda of the regional sustainability plan (RSP), a plan that breaks down how Sunshine Coastresidents and businesses envision the long-term well being of the area.