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The majority of residents who came to a public hearing about Target Marine Hatcheries' plans for diversification were in favour of the idea, however some nearby neighbours were not.

The provincial government has been ordered by the B.C. Supreme Court to pay $2 million in damages to the B.C. Teachers Federation (BCTF) in a ruling released Jan. 27.

Gibsons Landing merchants who are publicly supporting the George Hotel and condo project are defying a resident's threat to boycott their businesses.

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) board ended its first round of budget deliberations last week by approving about $500,000 in new spending items that will be funded by taxation, treasurer Tina Perreault said in an interview Monday.

For the first time in history the Sechelt Public Library has a formal funding agreement to secure its operating funds for the next five years.

While no senior government funding has been committed for a comprehensive Howe Sound management plan, the province is looking at trying a new approach to get the process rolling, Future of Howe Sound Society (FHSS) executive director Ruth Simons said

A disease that has killed millions of bats in eastern North America may arrive in British Columbia and Sunshine Coast residents are being asked to report sightings of bats in winter.

A man who was already the subject of five outstanding warrants is facing additional charges after an arrest on board a BC Ferry at Horseshoe Bay Sunday night. Sunshine Coast RCMP contacted West Vancouver police Sunday evening (Jan.

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Jan. 21 to 27: On Jan. 21, a multi-vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Wharf Road and Cowrie Street in Sechelt.

The highly successful early learning SPARK program that School District No. 46 (SD46) has run for many years is now being expanded to teach Grade 10 students how to meet the needs of children from birth to age five.