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Gibsons utility rate hikes take shape with focus on waste and water

Gibsons utility rate hikes take shape with focus on waste and water

Utility service rates in Gibsons are set to increase as council recommends 9 per cent for waste and 10 per cent annually for water and sewer amidst financial challenges and rising operational costs
Mom says Canadian woman in 'inhumane' U.S. detention, Global Affairs can't intervene

Mom says Canadian woman in 'inhumane' U.S. detention, Global Affairs can't intervene

Global Affairs says it can't intervene on behalf of a Canadian being held in an Arizona immigration detention centre, where the woman's mother has described conditions as "inhumane and deeply concerning.
Sunshine Coast captain guides third cohort in Arctic marine training

Sunshine Coast captain guides third cohort in Arctic marine training

Five Sunshine Coast residents among the class gaining vital marine navigational skills in Inuvik
'Get ready for a wild ride': Weather Network issues Canada's spring forecast

'Get ready for a wild ride': Weather Network issues Canada's spring forecast

In B.C., cooler than normal temperatures paired with above normal precipitation in April could help extend the ski season, the forecast says.
Mountain biking groups 'stretched thin' with trail work as popularity grows

Mountain biking groups 'stretched thin' with trail work as popularity grows

Mountain biking guide: "We really want to be able to highlight and show the value of (trails) and how we need more stable, sustainable funding going forward."
Primary Care Network pharmacist available for one-on-one visits

Primary Care Network pharmacist available for one-on-one visits

Eric Kosiuk meets with individuals from Gibsons to Pender Harbour to discuss and review medications.
Gibsons gets B.C.'s first floating charge barge study

Gibsons gets B.C.'s first floating charge barge study

A floating charge barge at Gibsons Harbour could power a new era of marine electrification in B.C, including the proposed Howe Sound passenger ferry service..
Five years after funding confirmed, Halfmoon Bay's hall replacement project ready to roll

Five years after funding confirmed, Halfmoon Bay's hall replacement project ready to roll

The saga of a new community hall for Halfmoon Bay starts a new chapter with the Sunshine Coast Regional District stating construction of the new $3.4 million facility “is anticipated to begin soon”.
Sunshine Coast Salvation Army seeks thrift store donations

Sunshine Coast Salvation Army seeks thrift store donations

A decline in clothing donations to its thrift store has the Salvation Army reaching out to the community to remind them donations go directly toward the local services they offer.
Hotel Lake citizen scientist honoured with volunteer award

Hotel Lake citizen scientist honoured with volunteer award

A retired fighter pilot turned citizen scientist was honoured last month for his work documenting the flora and fauna of Garden Bay’s Hotel Lake.