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BC Ferries predicts waits will end in 2030

BC Ferries predicts waits will end in 2030

BC Ferries says the largest capital plan in the company’s history will add more ships, improve terminals and upgrade the reservation and ticket sales system – and that when it’s all done in early 2030, “waits will largely end at major terminals,” inc
Louis Legal: Retired meteorologist receives Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers

Louis Legal: Retired meteorologist receives Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers

Sechelt’s Louis Legal spent his career analyzing weather patterns but since retiring 20 years ago the meteorologist has been helping people weather tax season and other administrative challenges. On Sept.
UPDATED: Seawatch emerges as election issue in Sechelt

UPDATED: Seawatch emerges as election issue in Sechelt

Property owners in the Seawatch subdivision in Sechelt have been trying to get the ear of election candidates, and their efforts have also prompted a response from the district administration.
Directors request meeting with SCREDO following ‘disappointing’ mid-year report

Directors request meeting with SCREDO following ‘disappointing’ mid-year report

After receiving mixed reviews at Sechelt council, more criticism was levelled against Sunshine Coast Regional Economic Development Organization’s (SCREDO) mid-year report when it was brought before a Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) committee.
Gibsons dog retrieved after year on the lam

Gibsons dog retrieved after year on the lam

Mike Yeoman and Sandra Abraham spotted Sophie last February. First she zipped across the yard, then they caught her stashing a package of meat. In a third sighting, the evidence was a lone shoe found in their yard.
Two trustee candidates withdraw

Two trustee candidates withdraw

Two candidates have withdrawn their names as candidates for School District No. 46 Board of Education trustee. As of Sept.
Gibsons council to resume discussions on pay

Gibsons council to resume discussions on pay

The outgoing Gibsons council is trying to settle the thorny question of what the incoming council should be paid before the election.
Transit runs on deficit despite ridership hike

Transit runs on deficit despite ridership hike

More people are choosing public transit this year, with a 10 per cent rise in bus ridership, but the added fares haven’t been enough to offset the overall cost of the function, which is expected to bear a year-end deficit of $50,000.
Fundraiser will support Arrowhead

Fundraiser will support Arrowhead

Sept. 30 to Oct. 6 is Mental Health Awareness Week, a time to focus our attention on an issue that affects us all.
RCMP: Police Report

RCMP: Police Report

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Sept. 12 to 20. Single-Vehicle Collision • On Sunday, Sept. 16, at 10:55 p.m., Sunshine Coast RCMP responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision in the 1200 block of Gower Point Road, in Gibsons.