Local News

The Sechelt First Nation celebrated national Aboriginal Day by returning to visit traditional territory in Princess Louisa Inlet this week.

The Coast's own Sarah Loverock will be among the top 22 competitors on Canadian Idol next week and she's thrilled at the opportunity to perform live for millions on CTV. "Canadian Idol is important because it gives singers a chance to get noticed.

The Skookumchuck Heritage Society will hold a grand opening ceremony on Saturday, June 17, for the new Egmont Heritage Centre. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. The centre is located at 6671 Egmont Road.

Wilson Creek's Colleen Bartley was recently honoured with an Excellence in Education Award for her revised book: Canada's Best Cookbook for Kids with Diabetes.

A group of five students from Gibsons are apologizing this week after throwing eggs, vegetables and fruit at a transit bus driving in Langdale March 28.

MP Blair Wilson, who represents the West Vancouver - Sunshine Coast - Sea to Sky Country riding in Ottawa, called the recent revelation of an alleged terrorist plot in Ontario, while serious, a "small anomaly" and a "little incident.

The Town of Gibsons is still struggling to find a location for its new skatepark. A new location was debated by the planning committee on Tuesday. The site under consideration now is in the southwest corner of Brothers Park.

Gibsons council has endorsed a proposal to incorporate an integrated geothermal system into the Gibsons and Area Community Centre. The proposed heating system was a topic of debate at a special meeting of council June 9.

The family of Rhody Lake is hoping a reward offer will lead to information about the missing woman. The 80-year-old Sechelt woman went missing during an afternoon walk from her home in Sandy Hook on Nov. 27, 2005.

B.C. Ferries is awaiting an imminent decision from the B.C. ferry commissioner on its application for an additional 9.5 per cent fuel surcharge on fares.