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Cap College offers fall courses

Capilano College is once again offering an impressive array of continuing education courses this fall.

Library presents triple bill

A local author tripleheader at the Gibsons and District Public Library on Saturday, Sept. 16, at 2 p.m.

Fate of trees lies with parish council

The fate of the four trees on the corner of Gibsons Way and North Road is in the hands of St. Bartholomew's parish council today, Sept. 8.

Volunteers needed to help celebrate 100th birthday

Remember when Scouts did good deeds, helped friends and neighbours, shared stories around the campfire and just enjoyed being kids? Well, they still do! And they do it in more exciting ways than ever before.

Fire crews douse mill fire

A string of fire calls ended last week with a potentially devastating blaze at Suncoast Lumber and Milling at the top of Field Road.

Proponents unveil plans at open house

Business partners Dale Allenback and Denis Goulah unveiled their plans for a 227-unit congregate care seniors' housing project Wednesday evening in Sechelt.

Council puts the brakes on Marine Drive development

It's back to square one for the developers of lots A and B at 458 Marine Drive. Council decided to not grant second and third readings on bylaw amendments at Tuesday's meeting, effectively killing the project - at least for now.

Gibsons man is quite a catch

When Melanie Reid nominated her husband Aron for Lou Lou magazine's What a Catch contest, the pair laughed at the possibility of a win. "It was just a big joke really. We didn't think there was any way I could win," he said.

Simons looks at Bountiful sect

The NDP MLA for Powell River - Sunshine Coast has embarked on a fact-finding mission into the community of Bountiful, B.C. to address calls for the provincial government to investigate alleged human rights abuses.

Christensen Village to bargain with union

Workers at Christensen Village in Gibsons have joined the Hospital Employees' Union (HEU) and plan to have the union bargain on their behalf for higher wages, more staff and a safer working environment at the seniors' care home.