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Snow day on the lower Sunshine Coast causes cancellations, closures

Snow day on the lower Sunshine Coast causes cancellations, closures

School District 46 has closed all schools Wednesday as the winter's first major snowfall coats the Coast.
Feds announce funding to remove 34 abandoned boats in B.C.

Feds announce funding to remove 34 abandoned boats in B.C.

$1.6 million will go toward six B.C.-based contractors tackling eight projects.
Snow coming to the Coast Tuesday night

Snow coming to the Coast Tuesday night

Environment Canada is predicting 10 to 20cm of snow in the southern Sunshine Coast
Sunken boat closes pedestrian access to part of Gibsons wharf

Sunken boat closes pedestrian access to part of Gibsons wharf

The Mahilo II sank on Jan. 11 during the winter storm
Gibsons ADP recommends against low-density development

Gibsons ADP recommends against low-density development

Gibsons advisory committee comments on Gibson's Way five-unit residential development
Firefighters respond to Saturday afternoon house fire in Halfmoon Bay

Firefighters respond to Saturday afternoon house fire in Halfmoon Bay

Halfmoon Bay house fire near Rockwater Secret Cove Resort, no injuries reported
Sunshine Coast resident killed in pedestrian collision in downtown Sechelt

Sunshine Coast resident killed in pedestrian collision in downtown Sechelt

A 92-year-old man died after being struck by a truck while crossing the road in Sechelt: Sunshine Coast RCMP.
Contemplating the future of Gibsons' western ‘gateway’

Contemplating the future of Gibsons' western ‘gateway’

Preliminary talks start for site next to Gibsons Park Plaza
Tree-mendous Urban Forest Plan looks to spruce up Gibsons' urban canopy

Tree-mendous Urban Forest Plan looks to spruce up Gibsons' urban canopy

The plan will evaluate current conditions in Gibsons’ tree canopy and provide data to help make informed decisions.
Bonspiel and bursary will honour late curler Jared Wannamaker

Bonspiel and bursary will honour late curler Jared Wannamaker

Many readers of this newspaper may well remember Jared Wannamaker as the ever smiling, always helpful and congenial manager of the Gibsons SuperValu. In the early hours of Aug. 7, 2021, Jared passed away suddenly in his home in Roberts Creek.