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There are elves on shore and they will be busy creating Christmas cheer for Coasters in need this holiday season.

Record catches, close calls, boat building and dwindling fish runs were some of the subjects covered by Egmont commercial fishermen Leonard Silvey, Billy Griffith and John West at the Egmont Heritage Centre on Saturday, Nov. 15.

Voters on Nov. 15 made a clear statement by electing a new mayor and voting down long-time councillors Ed Steeves and Mike Shanks in the District of Sechelt. Just 38.

Gibsons Mayor Barry Janyk will stay in office for a fourth term after eking out a victory over challenger Gerry Tretick, and Bob Curry will remain on council, after a Monday recount boosted his vote total from 525 to 627 votes.

Over the past 16 years, the name Winter Harp has become synonymous with Christmas. Numerous times audience members have said: "Christmas doesn't start for us until we've been to Winter Harp.

School District No. 46 (SD46) has three new additions to the board of trustees to replace one retiree and two other long-time public servants after Saturday's municipal election.

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!