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Forfeiture of Creek home approved

The federal government will take possession of a property in Roberts Creek, after a marijuana cultivator had his home forfeited as part of his sentence on drug charges.

Paraglider accident false alarm

What looked to be a call for a dramatic rescue attempt last Friday afternoon in Sechelt Inlet turned out to be a false alarm. Just after 3 p.m.

Wilson says all information was disclosed

Member of Parliament (MP) Blair Wilson is challenging the green light committee of the Liberal Party to reveal the truth about his nomination.

Seal pup relaxing at Davis Bay

Look closely the next time you walk on the beach at Davis Bay - that thing that looks like a pile of rocks might actually be the harbour seal pup that's taken up residence on the popular shoreline.

Police have person of interest in local fires

A number of fires in Sechelt over the past week have sparked concerns of a serial arsonist at work, but investigators are not convinced.

Elections Canada completes Wilson probe

Embattled member of Par-liament (MP) Blair Wilson has been cleared by Elections Canada of all but three financial irregularities in his 2006 election campaign.

Dump truck topples over, loses load

Emergency crews were kept busy Tuesday afternoon after a dump truck tipped over in Gibsons. Just after 2 p.m., Sunshine Coast RCMP, Gibsons firefighters and paramedics responded to the accident on Winn Road.

Unattended candles likely cause of house fire

Sechelt firefighters were called into action yet again Tuesday night, this time to a blaze in Wilson Creek.

Boating the Strait of Georgia

Join Wayne Lutz of Powell River Books for an entertaining evening of photography and stories when he presents his slideshow Boating the Strait of Georgia at the Gibsons and District Public Library on Thursday, July 31, at 7 p.m.

Youths with fireworks cause blaze

Careless use of fireworks is said to be the cause of a forest fire that started in Pender Hill Park Wednesday afternoon.