The Coast Clarion

Affordable housing in Gibsons: what can we expect in 2020?

Town wants to increase the contribution for affordable housing from large developments, Mayor Bill Beamish supports pads for tiny homes

Langdale resident says she would have had to leave Gibsons Legion before midnight to catch the last bus at 12:05

FOI request shows town “has surrendered” lease to the foreshore of Winegarden Park for the “New Marina at the George”

Ministry first refused approval of the mortgage, then approved it, then cancelled the approval after the mortgage was in place

Gibsons Waterfront Defence Association calls tree destruction due to construction of the George unacceptable, asks town to protect the trees

John Roper has documented damage from growing high tides along Gibsons waterfront for decades; urgent work needed within 5 years

Barry Janyk: “I’m mad as hell. In past 7 years, our taxes have doubled but no wealth has been created”

If a homeowner wants to sell, Habitat has the right of first refusal but it returns all mortgage payments made

Habitat for Humanity says listing the property at 742 North Road for $539,000 without restrictions was “a very difficult decision”

B.C. Craft Supply Company from Squamish claims that marijuana industry on the Coast is already worth $250 million a year