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'Dogs in parks' policy in the works

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is developing a "dogs in parks" policy.

Better At Home needs volunteers

A coordinator has been hired for the Coast's Better At Home program and she's seeking volunteers in order to launch the first phase of the program this July.

Coast-wide committee tackles issues

The Sunshine Coast Housing Committee is up and running and looking to make a difference by creating affordable housing for up to a dozen people on the Coast.

Speeding raising alarm bells

A now paved section of roadway between West Sechelt and the Shores is being used as a racetrack, according to Mason Road resident Jeanine Ellingham.

New float officially opened

The rain didn't deter a small crowd from forming to celebrate the official opening of a new concrete float and drive-on ramp in Gibsons Harbour on May 29.

Smoke control bylaw proposes heavy fines

A new smoke control bylaw proposed for Halfmoon Bay would lay stiff penalties on repeat offenders.

Sechelt picked for performance audit

The District of Sechelt has been picked as one of the first municipalities to be given a performance audit through the office of the auditor general for local government (AGLG) along with 17 other municipalities in B.C.

Sechelt employees vote to strike

There's a possibility of picket signs in the District of Sechelt's future after unionized employees voted 93 per cent in favour of striking on May 27.

Transplant gives new life

Mike Gojevic is a walking, breathing miracle. Just three and a half months ago, the Halfmoon Bay man's lungs had all but stopped working and he was literally one breath away from death.

Committee looking at festival options

The Sea Cavalcade committee is looking at several options for its schedule of events for this year's festival in July in the hopes of curbing the alcohol and arrests that have marred the family street dance the past few years.