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Bronwyn Beairsto, Editor

Bronwyn Beairsto, Editor

Bronwyn Beairsto is editor of the Coast Reporter.

She moved to the "big city" from Bowen Island, where as editor and reporter for three years, she covered everything from council to cat birthdays.

As a not-so-secret history nerd, Bronwyn loves anything to do with archives and forgotten moments of our past.

She welcomes story ideas, opinions, casual chats or a good jokes.

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Recent Work by Bronwyn

Coast Scene: Gibsons Sea of Lights!

Coast Scene: Gibsons Sea of Lights!

Mayor Silas White flipped the switch and the Sea of Lights illuminated Gibsons Marina Nov. 29.
Gibsons fire district expansion study deferred

Gibsons fire district expansion study deferred

A group of homeowners asking for the expansion of West Howe Sound Fire Protection District, served by the Gibsons and District Volunteer Fire Department (GDVFD), will need to wait at least until 2026 for further regional district investigation; but they are hoping to do some groundwork in the meantime. 
‘His heart was really into the community’: Barry Janyk, who served four terms as Mayor of Gibsons, remembered

‘His heart was really into the community’: Barry Janyk, who served four terms as Mayor of Gibsons, remembered

'He had a vision for what a community is and what makes the community a great place to live': Barry Janyk dies at 71 in Gibsons.
Gibsons briefs: Pebbles Beach to remain closed into 2025

Gibsons briefs: Pebbles Beach to remain closed into 2025

Idea of renaming White Tower Park floated by committee of the whole.
Gibsons contemplates speed reduction at five-corners intersection

Gibsons contemplates speed reduction at five-corners intersection

Gibsons is looking at reducing speed limits approaching the 5 Corners intersection –– and perhaps more broadly across the municipality.
What’s happening with the 'Beachcombers' Persephone?

What’s happening with the 'Beachcombers' Persephone?

'We've had tremendous support from local businesses and individuals that have donated materials and time,' CAO tells council
Coasters to climb 'Everest' to raise money for BC Children's Hospital

Coasters to climb 'Everest' to raise money for BC Children's Hospital

Tom Ward and three friends plan to climb Soames Hill 89 times this weekend in a fundraiser inspired by his son, Otis.
Four duplexes proposed at 702 Gibsons Way

Four duplexes proposed at 702 Gibsons Way

Gibsons council members cleared a procedural hurdle for an eight-unit duplex development proposal at 702 Gibsons Way (next to Walt’s Towing) last week. 
Gibsons renews short-term rental permits for two years

Gibsons renews short-term rental permits for two years

As Gibsons eyes changes to its short-term rental policies, the status quo remains for another two years.
SCRD briefs: Water treatment, fire engine contracts awarded

SCRD briefs: Water treatment, fire engine contracts awarded

Also, youth transit pass uptake is higher than staff anticipated
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