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B.C. Ferries launches new app for mobile devices

B.C. Ferries launches new app for mobile devices

The app will help customers check current conditions, make bookings, see sailing status and check estimated deck space, among other options.
Changes recommended for Mt. Elphinstone watershed logging

Changes recommended for Mt. Elphinstone watershed logging

Adjustments to 'the extent of harvesting' allowed by BC Timber Sales in the Mount Elphinstone South watershed are recommended in a draft report released March 11, addressing a land expanse with eight stream courses in the Roberts Creek, Elphinstone and Gibsons areas.
Council grants third reading to rezone an Apple Orchard property

Council grants third reading to rezone an Apple Orchard property

A public hearing was held for a West Sechelt property on Jan. 17, ahead of the March 1 council meeting
Black History Month painter eyes beholder at Gibsons Public Art Gallery

Black History Month painter eyes beholder at Gibsons Public Art Gallery

'I want people to look within,' said Teri Ejere. 'Sometimes we get angry at things that we shouldn’t get angry at because we don’t understand the perception of the other person. At the same time, sometimes we don’t get angry at things we should get angry at because we’re so used to them.'
Sailings resume on Route 3 after four cancellations

Sailings resume on Route 3 after four cancellations

BC Ferries has released a service notice for several sailings on Saturday, March 11. As of 11:50 a.m., two sailings between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale were cancelled due to a mechanical issue with the Queen of Coquitlam's main engine.
Feel good Friday: Coast Reporter visited by sleepy raccoon

Feel good Friday: Coast Reporter visited by sleepy raccoon

Is this our own Rocky Raccoon?
Harbour-Egmont: Women’s Connection Loonie & Toonie Auction is March 14

Harbour-Egmont: Women’s Connection Loonie & Toonie Auction is March 14

Also, registration is open for April Tools Wooden Boat Challenge
Gibsons commits to the Sue Big Oil campaign

Gibsons commits to the Sue Big Oil campaign

Town to work with other local governments in B.C. to file a class action lawsuit to recover costs from global fossil fuel companies.
Gibsons Wildlife Rehab co-founder Irene Davy is retiring

Gibsons Wildlife Rehab co-founder Irene Davy is retiring

Seals in the bathtub, a bobcat in the workshop and birds all over: After 34 years caring for animals, Irene Davy is looking to pass over her and Clint's legacy to someone new.
Art Beat: Coast Recital Society wraps season with a 'virtuosic barnburner'

Art Beat: Coast Recital Society wraps season with a 'virtuosic barnburner'

Also, the Off the Page series wraps up with 'Any Luck?' from Gibsons playwright Peter Hill.