Local News

A community advisory group has been started to help guide forest practices within Sechelt's new community forest and make sure the public's voice is heard in the process.

The start of a murder trial moved to Nanaimo from Powell River was delayed Monday because of confusion over computer disks.

The Queen of Surrey's debut back from its upgrade to the Langdale - Horseshoe Bay ferry sailing route did not go as smoothly as planned. Shortly after 1 p.m. Tuesday, the crew discovered a problem with a fire main.

It's going to cost you more money to ride on B.C. Ferries this summer. The B.C. Ferry Com-missioner has approved yet another fuel surcharge for B.C. Ferries, bumping local routes up 9.6 per cent as of Thursday, June 22.

A 41-year-old Lower Mainland man is in hospital with serious back and spinal injuries after an industrial accident Monday morning. Shortly before 11:30 a.m., B.C.

If I listen hard enough to the basement of my eyes, I can hear the tinny crash and rattle of collapsing rods and cones. Things are breaking down. This is my last Sunshine Sketches column for my beloved Coast Reporter.

Egmont's history of fishing, logging and First Nations culture will be preserved for future generations now that the community's heritage centre has opened.

The Gospel Rock select committee has decided more work needs to be done on the Gospel Rock neighbourhood plan before making a recommendation to council.

School District No. 46 will see many personnel changes this year. The board of school trustees has spent the last week interviewing potential candidates for a number of positions opening up due to retirement and internal shuffling in the district.

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