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Ian Jacques/Editor A story of unthinkable tragedy and remarkable survival played out on the steep terrain of Thormanby Island last Sunday.

Ian Jacques/Editor Change was the order of the day in Sechelt on election night. Incumbent Mayor Cam Reid went down to defeat as Coun. Darren Inkster takes the top seat as the new mayor. Inkster won by more than 900 votes.

Greg Amos/Staff Writer In a pre-referendum bid to assuage public concerns about water metering, Town of Gibsons staff and professionals held an open house at the Gibsons Legion Nov. 6.

Ian Jacques/Editor Election night results will be updated here. Check back often after 8 p.m. when the polls close. As soon as we know, you will know!

Advanced poll results on the Sunshine Coast are showing signs that citizens are ready and willing to head to the polls and make their mark.

Rising energy costs and the desire to reduce one's personal carbonfootprint are fuelling a growing interest in solar energy on the Sunshine Coast.

Ian Jacques/Editor Sweeping change came about on Saturday night in Sechelt as only two incumbent councillors kept their seats. Sechelt has a new mayor as Darren Inkster defeated current Mayor Cam Reid by more than 900 votes.

The Dakota Ridge Winter Recreation Area will be more accessible this winter thanks to road improvements allowing it to be plowed all the way to the trailhead parking lot.

History is cool for school if you listen to the comments from Lorrie Swan's students. The Grade 3/4 Davis Bay Elementary School children attended a week-long museum school at the Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives in Gibsons last week.

October proved, once more, to be a time of thanksgiving at Happy Cat Haven. Thanks to constant, daily fundraising, Happy Cat Haven is presently able to have a secure outdoor enclosure built.