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He was doing what he loved, says family of paraglider who died after Squamish jump

He was doing what he loved, says family of paraglider who died after Squamish jump

Family thanks medical staff for Jordan Irons' care and encourages people to donate blood in his honour
Section of Redrooffs closed for culvert work

Section of Redrooffs closed for culvert work

A section of Redrooffs Road near Coopers Green Park will be closed for the rest of this week to allow the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to complete culvert replacement work.
Abandoned vessels should be a ‘key’ election issue, says SCRD chair

Abandoned vessels should be a ‘key’ election issue, says SCRD chair

Solutions to the scourge of derelict and abandoned boats and marine debris should be addressed by candidates in the upcoming federal election, says Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) chair Lori Pratt.
Morning accident ties up traffic in Sechelt

Morning accident ties up traffic in Sechelt

A Friday morning accident on Highway 101 between Selma Park Road and Monkey Tree Lane in Sechelt disrupted traffic in both directions for a little over an hour.
Coast Reporter Radio: Cannabis milestone, gas prices and back to school

Coast Reporter Radio: Cannabis milestone, gas prices and back to school

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Gas prices in BC appear 'choreographed' : BCUC

Gas prices in BC appear 'choreographed' : BCUC

Inquiry into high gas prices in BC finds unexplained price swings and offers two options for regulation
Supportive housing project goes to council Sept. 3

Supportive housing project goes to council Sept. 3

Gibsons council will vote Sept. 3 on whether to keep moving forward with a 40-unit supportive housing project at the old RCMP property on School Road.
Fishing derby, picnic on tap for Labour Day

Fishing derby, picnic on tap for Labour Day

Labour Day celebrations on the Sunshine Coast will once again be split between Sechelt and Gibsons this year.
Paraglider in life-threatening condition after accident in Squamish

Paraglider in life-threatening condition after accident in Squamish

A 40-year-old man is in hospital with life threatening injuries after a paragliding accident in Squamish.
Patrick Weiler to run for Liberals

Patrick Weiler to run for Liberals

The federal Liberals have chosen Patrick Weiler as their candidate for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky. Weiler, 33, confirmed his candidacy to Coast Reporter while campaigning with local volunteers Aug. 28 in Gibsons.