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Kyle, the beloved peacock of Lower Gibsons, has died

Kyle, the beloved peacock of Lower Gibsons, has died

'I think everybody that was on the bird’s route felt like it was their bird': The Gibsons-area bird was found dead on March 12 after a dog attack.
After Glacier Media investigation, federal MPs call for probe into B.C. company's ties

After Glacier Media investigation, federal MPs call for probe into B.C. company's ties

NDP MP Charlie Angus says he'll bring forward a motion in the coming weeks that will summon Paper Excellence executives before a federal committee.
Grant dollars to replace borrowing for Gibsons' sewer centrifuge

Grant dollars to replace borrowing for Gibsons' sewer centrifuge

Debate on spending its $2.3 million Growing Communities Fund grant saw elected officials recommend $950,000 go to replace its wastewater treatment plant centrifuge. Without the need to borrow for the project, no alternative approval process will be required. 
Disciplinary action recommended in Myles Gray case

Disciplinary action recommended in Myles Gray case

For Myles' mother, Margie, the disciplinary measures don't go far enough. "I didn't know this side of life, this darkness," she says.
20-year-old B.C. man dies after stepping on a live wire in Peru

20-year-old B.C. man dies after stepping on a live wire in Peru

Camden Verlaan of Roberts Creek was on the 'journey of a lifetime' and volunteering in Peru when he died on March 8.
Islands Trust passes nearly $10 million budget for upcoming year

Islands Trust passes nearly $10 million budget for upcoming year

Bowen Island's contribution to Islands Trust rises almost seven per cent from last year
Ocean plastic diversion coming to Sechelt landfill

Ocean plastic diversion coming to Sechelt landfill

If your spring clean activities involves getting rid of unwanted dock materials, an option to do this for free is coming to Sechelt landfill.
Gibsons council adopts a revised code of conduct

Gibsons council adopts a revised code of conduct

The version was tweaked from the town’s first code, introduced by the previous council in February of last year.
Permit processes for 11 unhosted STRs in Gibsons commence

Permit processes for 11 unhosted STRs in Gibsons commence

Signage will be posted at the sites, the addresses will be advertised and owners of properties within 100 meters of the locations will be sent letters, all inviting public comment on council’s intention to consider temporary use permits (TUP) for the units. Comments received will be provided for council’s review.
Gibsons gives support in principle for junior hockey ask

Gibsons gives support in principle for junior hockey ask

Gibsons council provided support in principle for an addition to the Gibsons and Area Community Centre which would become home to a potential coast-based junior hockey franchise.