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Booming cold drink sales mean more plastic waste. So Starbucks redesigned its cups

Booming cold drink sales mean more plastic waste. So Starbucks redesigned its cups

Booming sales of cold drinks at Starbucks have created a problem: growing amounts of plastic waste from the single-use cups that Frappuccinos, Refreshers, cold brews and other iced drinks are served in.
Salish Sea Farm, xwesam-Roberts Creek Association receive provincial boost

Salish Sea Farm, xwesam-Roberts Creek Association receive provincial boost

Provincial grants support Sunshine Coast's clean economy and infrastructure development
B.C. man charged in violent spree to remain in custody

B.C. man charged in violent spree to remain in custody

Kent Meades is charged with multiple assault and threat charges.
I failed at work. How can I recover from this?

I failed at work. How can I recover from this?

Also, the benefits of sound baths for leaders, the tricky work of being ‘responsible’ in business and the how a positive mindset can boost your career
Ex-B.C. RCMP officer convicted of exposing himself to schoolgirls loses appeal

Ex-B.C. RCMP officer convicted of exposing himself to schoolgirls loses appeal

Former Richmond officer Andrew James Seangio was convicted by a jury on a 10-count indictment.
qathet School District meeting addresses Tla'amin agreement

qathet School District meeting addresses Tla'amin agreement

Annual meeting plus health and wellness conference coming up
Letters: Blindsided by the ferry reservation fee increase

Letters: Blindsided by the ferry reservation fee increase

'There’s no other way to view it. The BC Ferries “quiet announcement” of a 33 per cent hike to its reservation fee is a big middle finger to Sunshine Coast residents. While many Coasters were prepared for the 3.2 per cent rate hike, I think it’s safe to say most were blindsided by the reservation fee increase from $15 to $20.'
As open-net farming ban looms, B.C. salmon farmers ask federal government to release transition plans

As open-net farming ban looms, B.C. salmon farmers ask federal government to release transition plans

Environmental groups are critical of Ottawa’s delay in plans to phase out open-net farms, while fish farm operators say mixed messages have created uncertain environment for their businesses.
Federal correctional officers in B.C. to protest 'increasing' violence, assaults

Federal correctional officers in B.C. to protest 'increasing' violence, assaults

According to the union, officers are left with physical and psychological injuries from work.
Letters: Keep fire flow variances as council decisions, Sechelt

Letters: Keep fire flow variances as council decisions, Sechelt

'Even if a reduction in minimum fire flow demands was acceptable (for whatever reasons), is such a delegation valid under the province’s enabling legislation? '