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Sinkhole appears on Highway 101

A sinkhole that appeared on Highway 101 at Ocean Avenue in Sechelt on July 20 has been filled and patched, and the cause is being investigated.

Car sharing program pitched

Need a car to make a quick trip up the Coast for an appointment or meeting and don't have access to one? A new car sharing program set to launch on the Coast could be the solution to your problem.

4,000-year-old fishing village unearthed

A 4,000-year-old fishing village was unearthed this month up Sechelt Inlet, where archeologists and university students have been working with nine Sechelt Nation youth to sift through their people's past.

Tentative deal reached in Gibsons

A tentative deal is in place between the Town of Gibsons and its workers represented by the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU). The four-year deal includes wage increases of one per cent (2013), 1.5 per cent (2014) and 1.

Tourism group earns award

Sunshine Coast Tourism, the regional body, that includes Tourism Powell River, has been awarded a trophy recognizing its ability to work with others.

Moving forward on election review

The New Democrats are moving forward with its provincial election review as the party searches for answers after their stunning defeat in May.

Weekly police report

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for July 16 to 22: On July 16, police were called to assist the Egmont fire department with a vehicle fire in the 6600 block of Maple Road.

Minor injuries after biker collides with deer

A motorcyclist received minor injuries after colliding with a deer on Sunday afternoon in Sechelt.

Be safe on the water

Drinking and boating accounts for approximately 40 per cent of boating-related fatalities on Canadian waterways.

Douglas & McIntyre announces fall list

Douglas & McIntyre announced its inaugural fall list and staffing changes under its new ownership of Howard and Mary White of Harbour Publishing.