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Transit Future Bus - See it on the Sunshine Coast
Want to have a say in what Transit will look like in your community? BC Transit and the Sunshine Coast Regional District are working on the second phase of a 25 year transit master plan. BC Transit will be returning to the Sunshine Coast with the Transit Future Bus from 14 June – 20 June, 2013. Visit the bus and provide your input into the future of transit service on the Sunshine Coast. View the schedule of dates and times here and take time to complete the survey at the bottom. Please note that the survey will not be available online until the beginning of June.
Gibsons Landing Harbour Authority - Official Opening
Join the Gibsons Landing Harbour Authority on May 29th at 1:00 p.m. to celebrate the completion of Phase A of the Harbour Revitalization Project. read more
Lagoon Society is Seeking Bioblitz Volunteers
The Lagoon Society is hosting their 6th Annual BioBlitz event on May 18th and 19th in Pender Harbour. Part contest, part festival, part educational event and part scientific enterprise, a BioBlitz is a 24-hour survey of all life at various field locations throughout the Sunshine Coast including the Ruby Lake Lagoon Nature Reserve.
Aquifer Mapping - Final Report Presentation - May 16, 2013
Since 2009 the Town has been engaged in an exhaustive study of the Gibsons Aquifer to determine the extents of the aquifer, where the aquifer water comes from, the potential population it could serve, and how to protect this valuable asset. The final report of the findings will be presented by the Town’s consultant, Waterline Resources Inc. to Council and the public at 6:00 p.m. on May 16th in Council Chambers at 474 South Fletcher Road, Gibsons. Come and join us to learn more about the source of the Town’s award winning water supply and how we can project it for future generations.
Drinking Water Week - "Walk on Water" in Gibsons - May 25th
Take a 45 minute walk along the waterfront and through the Town to explore some of the features of the Gibsons Aquifer. This interpretive tour provides a history of the Town’s supply of pure drinking water from the glacial creation of the aquifer to present day.
Spring Clean-up Event
The Town of Gibsons’ Spring Clean-up Event is changing, we’re making it better. Starting this year we will be moving to the coupon system similar to that used in Sechelt and the Sunshine Coast Regional District. Read more.
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New Bylaw Raises Standards and Lowers Costs
After several months of review and fine tuning, Council enacted a new Subdivision and Development Servicing and Stormwater Management Bylaw, which comprises a complete rewrite of servicing standards in the Town. This very comprehensive bylaw reflects the Town’s goals of sustainable infrastructure, low impact design, streamlined process and reduced development costs. more
Gibsons Launches New Logo for the Gibsons Landing "Seaside" Village
The starfish logo, designed by artist Jan Poynter, will be used on banners, additional signage and advertisements as the Landing Business Group and the Town partner to enhance the area’s visibility as a destination for tourists and area residents. read more
Gibsons Strategizes for a Stronger Future
As Gibsons begins to bloom again (crocus are in flower in the beds along the entrance to Molly’s Lane and green shoots promise more to come) Council looks forward to a year of economic growth. read more