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Protester arrested in Clack Creek Forest

Protester arrested in Clack Creek Forest

At least one demonstrator has been arrested following the return of crews from the Squamish-based company Black Mount Logging to the Clack Creek cutblock.
UPDATED: Evacuation order remains in place as scramble for washout fix continues

UPDATED: Evacuation order remains in place as scramble for washout fix continues

State of local emergency declared in Roberts Creek
Franklin Road beach access closed

Franklin Road beach access closed

The access to Pebbles Beach from Franklin Road in Gibsons remained closed as of Wednesday, Feb. 6.
Egmont residents to meet with BCTS and Tsain-Ko

Egmont residents to meet with BCTS and Tsain-Ko

A meeting has been scheduled for Feb. 13 in Egmont for residents to speak directly with BC Timber Sales and Tsain-Ko representatives about concerns over logging in the area.
Gibsons to seek input on cannabis policy

Gibsons to seek input on cannabis policy

The Town of Gibsons is looking to finalize a policy on cannabis retail and production, as council also gets ready to evaluate a temporary use permit (TUP) application for a cannabis store in upper Gibsons.
Logging resumes in Clack Creek Forest

Logging resumes in Clack Creek Forest

Simons confident land use plan will end ‘cycle of proposal and protest’
Developers file application for Five Corners project

Developers file application for Five Corners project

The Gibsons planning and development committee got its first look this week at a project that could significantly change the Five Corners intersection in the Landing.
SCRD moves to lower monthly passes, eliminate transfers

SCRD moves to lower monthly passes, eliminate transfers

Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) directors have voted in favour of changing bus fare prices. At a Jan.
Directors eye pilot to test free bus rides for 50 youth

Directors eye pilot to test free bus rides for 50 youth

After abandoning efforts to slash youth bus-fare prices or eliminate them altogether by the end of 2019, Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) directors have thrown their weight behind a different tactic.
Safety concerns spur change to Roberts Creek bus route

Safety concerns spur change to Roberts Creek bus route

Bus routes will be revamped this spring to avoid what BC Transit and Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) staff deemed a hazardous intersection in Roberts Creek.