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Architect hired for West Sechelt Elementary expansion

Architect hired for West Sechelt Elementary expansion

The same architect used for the construction of Gibsons Elementary School has been hired to oversee the West Sechelt Elementary school expansion. M3 Architecture was awarded the contract through a posting on BC Bid, with Patrick May named architect.
UPDATE: Logging company seeks injunction against ELF

UPDATE: Logging company seeks injunction against ELF

Black Mount Logging of Squamish is going to court to seek an injunction against Elphinstone Logging Focus (ELF), its two principal members and “John Doe, Jane Doe and Persons Unknown” after its crews were prevented from logging in the Clack Creek are
Community confronts density at public hearing for Roberts Creek subdivision

Community confronts density at public hearing for Roberts Creek subdivision

A Roberts Creek subdivision proposal that has sparked questions about how to prioritize affordable housing through density while preserving local bylaws was largely supported at a Jan. 14 public hearing.
RCMP emergency team responds to gun call

RCMP emergency team responds to gun call

A man was taken in custody and is facing a firearms charge following an incident last weekend in Halfmoon Bay involving the RCMP’s Integrated Emergency Response Team (ERT).
Coast Reporter Radio: Lori Pratt and Kathleen Holmes

Coast Reporter Radio: Lori Pratt and Kathleen Holmes

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Trailer explosion a ‘planned detonation,’ says RCMP

Trailer explosion a ‘planned detonation,’ says RCMP

Explosives were used to blow a trailer to smithereens on a popular Roberts Creek logging road last December and a possible suspect has been identified.
Sunshine Coast Bear Alliance seeks volunteers

Sunshine Coast Bear Alliance seeks volunteers

Members of the Sunshine Coast Bear Alliance are hoping to attract volunteers as the group builds an education program intended for students on the Sunshine Coast.
More winter weather headed our way

More winter weather headed our way

Schools on the Sunshine Coast reopened Friday, but icy conditions on secondary roads meant some school buses didn’t run and drivers were also getting into trouble in some spots.
Winter storm knocks out power, closes schools, disrupts ferries

Winter storm knocks out power, closes schools, disrupts ferries

Schools still closed Thursday, other services back to normal
CAO’s comments trigger apology

CAO’s comments trigger apology

This week’s Gibsons council meeting opened with an unusual statement from chief administrative officer Emanuel Machado.