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Coast Reporter Radio: Gibsons politics, Greenhouses and LGBTQ2+ art

Coast Reporter Radio: Gibsons politics, Greenhouses and LGBTQ2+ art

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Tim Hortons ribbon-cutting marks official start to third phase of mall development

Tim Hortons ribbon-cutting marks official start to third phase of mall development

It’s been at least a dozen years in the making, but the third phase of the Tsain-Ko Village Shopping Centrein Sechelt is underway, officially marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of Tim Hortons on Friday, June 7.
Sechelt sets out terms for new committees

Sechelt sets out terms for new committees

Sechelt council has approved terms of reference for new committees A housing advisory committee, to be chaired by Coun.
Protesters join province-wide rally for protection of old-growth forests

Protesters join province-wide rally for protection of old-growth forests

About 20 demonstrators met with Powell-River Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons near his office in Davis Bay on June 6, joining a province-wide protest to protect old-growth forests.
Davis Bay Elementary gets a greenhouse

Davis Bay Elementary gets a greenhouse

Davis Bay Elementary has a new addition beside its back parking lot – a 1,500 sq. foot (139 sq. metre) greenhouse, built mostly by community volunteers, and lots of elementary school students.
Harbour Air starts multi-year conversion to electric-powered flight

Harbour Air starts multi-year conversion to electric-powered flight

The second day of a three-day tour of Washington state and California to discuss economic cooperation and investment opportunities has left B.C.’s finance minister stunned.
Sechelt makes non-potable water available at Stage 2

Sechelt makes non-potable water available at Stage 2

Sechelt council voted June 5 to allow the public to use the district’s non-potable water source now that the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) has invoked Stage 2 conservation measures.
Local governments proclaim Pride Month

Local governments proclaim Pride Month

Laurie Lesk of the Sunday in the Park with Pride Society was in Gibsons June 4 to receive the Town’s official proclamation of Pride Month.
RCMP: Hunting rifle stolen from vehicle in Gibsons

RCMP: Hunting rifle stolen from vehicle in Gibsons

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for May 26 to June 4: Theft • Overnight on May 31, a thief gained entry to an unsecured vehicle parked in the 800 block of Celestial Place, Gibsons, and stole a hunting rifle and binoculars.
Work begins on Port Mellon Hwy.

Work begins on Port Mellon Hwy.

Drivers should expect some delays on the Port Mellon Highway this summer. A 4.