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Telus, union executives meet

The Telecommunications Workers Union (TWU) was awaiting a response from Telus Wednesday night whether it will return to the bargaining table, after executives from both parties met Tuesday night. The meeting was in response to the TWU members' 50.

SCRD, Gibsons seek Mt. Elphi protection

Both the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) board and Gibsons council have agreed Mt. Elphinstone's fragile environment needs to be protected.

Underwater carving in Davis Bay

Aficionados of the weird enjoyed last Sunday's underwater pumpkin carving contest in Davis Bay. After all, it's hard enough to carve these bulletproof gourds in the air.

Aramark cleaners negotiate first contract

In the midst of stalemated negotiations between Sodexho and the Hospital Employees' Union (HEU) for a collective agreement for food service workers, the HEU has reached a tentative agreement with Sodexho's competitor, Aramark, which contracts houseke

A friendship spanning the ages

Holland in 1945 was in dire straits. For four years the Germans had occupied the country. In parts of the country, folks were literally starving to death; the necessities of life we take for granted, such as soap, were in short supply.

Arson suspected in vehicle blaze

Sunshine Coast RCMP are requesting the public's assistance for suspects following a suspected case of arson. Around 2 a.m.

Gibsons candidates talk business

The 10 candidates vying for council seats for Gibsons talked business on Wednesday night.

Banff Mountain Film Fest

The Tetrahedron Outdoor Club is once again bringing the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour to the Sunshine Coast.

Ferron doesn't disappoint

"Hello my friends, I feel so happy to be back," Ferron sang to a packed audience at The Club on Oct. 28. The ex-Vancouverite folk performer proved to be sure-footed as ever for this Gibsons concert, even after an eight-year recording hiatus.

NDP picks new candidate

The West Vancouver - Sunshine Coast Federal NDP Riding Association has selected Gibsons lawyer Judith Wilson as the NDP candidate for the next federal election. Approximately 75 members attended a nomination meeting in Sechelt on Oct.