Gibsons and District Chamber of Commerce, Sunshine Coast BC

Foot Passenger Ferry Survey

English Bay Launch, a company which has been operating a regular foot passenger service to Bowen Island for the last three years, is examining the feasibility of starting a service between Gibsons and downtown Vancouver, using the new float at Gibsons Wharf. They intend to start first with a weekend tourist service this summer, and then possibly expand. They have created a web survey for local residents in order to gauge the extent of local interest and see what options might work.

Please help us to distribute this survey widely in the Gibsons area. TAKE SURVEY HERE. CKAY news story HERE.

All Candidates Meeting May 8th

 

Thanks to the candidates - Nicholas Simons, NDP (speaking at the mike in the above photo); Patrick Muncaster, Liberal,  and Richard Till, Green - for their participation and their thoughtful responses to questions directed to them at the Chamber's All Candidates Meeting held at Gibsons Legion on May 8.

 

Thanks also to all the local citizens who came out on a temptingly beautiful sunny evening. If you missed the meeting, it is not too late to see it broadcast on Coast Cable. It will be shown:

 

Friday May 10, 2013 at 5:30 pm
Saturday May 11, 2013 at 7:00 am and 10:00 pm
Sunday May 12, 2013 at 5:00 pm
Monday May 13, 2013 at 4:30 pm

 

And final thanks also to our host, 91.7 Coast FM news director Sean Eckford and to Steve Sleep of Coast Cable and his technical crew from Elphinstone Secondary School.

 

Great Turnout for AGM!

 

 

It was wonderful to see so many local businesses and organizations represented at the Chamber's Speed Business Dating Social and 66th Annual General Meeting on March 22 at the Gibsons Legion.

 

Read more about our 2013 AGM

Sunshine Coast BC Business News and Information

• Town Releases Aquifer Study
  May 17, 2013
  
  According to the aquifer study presented to Gibsons council on May 16, our water supply is in good shape. The report recommends the establishment of a "ground water management zone" in order to ensure that the water supply is protected.
• Sechelt Nation Releases Land and Resource Policy
  May 16, 2013
  
  The shíshálh First Nation has released its new decision-making policy and process for lands and resources throughout shíshálh Territory. Proponents of developments in shíshálh territory are expected to review the policy before submitting proposals.
• English Bay Launch may expand to Gibsons
  May 13, 2013
  
  English Bay Launch, which already runs a service from Bowen Island to both Coal Harbour and Granville Island, is looking at the feasibility of a commuter service from Gibsons to Coal Harbour.
• Candidates debate at Gibsons Legion
  May 9, 2013
  
  Thanks to: all three candidates for their thoughtful responses at our All Candidates Meeting on May 8; to the crowd of local citizens who listened intently and contributed questions; to Sean Eckford (moderator); and to Coast Cable for filming.
• Sechelt creates new Economic Development organization
  Apr 4, 2013
  
  Wednesday night Sechelt Council approved the creation of "Sechelt Innovations Limited" - with a budget of nearly $30,000 including $70,000 to hire a "Business Development Executive".
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