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Coast Link Ferries vessel seized

A dispute with the company's lender over mortgage payments has caused Coastal Link Ferries (CLF) to halt its regular runs from Bowen Island and West Vancouver to downtown Vancouver.

Weekly police report

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Feb. 16 to 23: Early on Feb. 16, a thief threw a rock through a window of a business in the 5500 block of Sunshine Coast Highway to gain entry and stole several display items as well as some alcohol.

Draft plan up for public review

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD), in collaboration with the Town of Gibsons, the District of Sechelt and the Sechelt Indian Government District, is seeking comment on the draft Sunshine Coast Community Energy & Emissions Plan (CEEP).

SIB, Plutonic sign impact benefit agreement

Representatives of the Sechelt Indian Band (SIB) and Plutonic Power Corporation signed a second long-term Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) Thursday, Feb.

No school closures, Sechelt students to move

None of the Sechelt elementary schools will close next fall, but students from Sechelt Elementary will be amalgamated into Kinnikinnick during repairs and upgrades at Sechelt, and Davis Bay Elementary will be annexed to Kinnikinnick, and likely offer

SCRD votes for transfer station

After seven months of discussion and three public meetings, the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) has voted to convert the Pender Harbour landfill to a transfer station.

Teen in stable condition after accident

A 17-year-old girl is in Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) in stable condition, recovering from injuries suffered after a single-vehicle accident just outside of Sechelt Thursday afternoon, Feb. 11.

A hot reception for cool Halloran paintings

When visitors from around the world pass through the entrance to Richmond's massive O Zone Olympic celebration site, there's little question the first thing they'll see and the last thing they'll forget is Gord Halloran's Ice Gate.

Throne speech promises tax breaks to families

In its speech from the throne, B.C.'s government announced new tax breaks for families, more accountability and transparency for B.C. Ferries and significant changes for education.

Mulholland stepping down

After 10 years of quietly being behind some of the most significant projects and business developments on the Sunshine Coast, Al Mulholland, executive director of Community Futures of the Sunshine Coast (CFSC), is leaving his post.