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Arena repairs begin in November

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is preparing contracts to hire architects and other professionals to repair the Sunshine Coast arena's failed slab.

Liberals' gag law struck down again

The B.C. Supreme Court has once again ruled against a government bid to restrict political advertising before elections - a decision being hailed as a win for democracy amongst educators in the province.

SCRD to host workshops

Members of the public will be given a first peek at the results of an agricultural land use inventory, when consultants unveil the results of mapping work at two workshops to be held in Elphinstone and Halfmoon Bay on Saturday, Oct. 27.

Crews faced busy night

RCM-SAR, station 12, Halfmoon Bay's constant training efforts paid off on Saturday, Oct. 6, as the duty crew was tasked to three incidents. Just before 5 p.m.

No pipelines, no tankers

A protest rally against pipelines and tankers is being planned for Wednesday in Davis Bay. No Pipelines! No Tankers! No Way! Defend Our Coast takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 24, when concerned citizens across 85 B.C.

Seal pups tracked with satellite tags

The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre is tracking five rescued and rehabilitated seal pups with satellite-linked transmitters to better understand their foraging behaviours and habitat use.

Assault case set for May

The alleged assault trial for Sunshine Coast RCMP Cpl. Murray McNeil has been set for May 27 to 29, 2013 in Sechelt provincial court. The date was set Oct.

Dakota Ridge trail offer declined

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is declining an offer from volunteers to help expand the cross-country ski trail system at Dakota Ridge this fall, but officials are hoping the same offer will be on the table next year.

Waterfront housing cut from Gospel Rock plan

Opponents of the Gospel Rock neighbourhood plan won a major concession from Gibsons council Tuesday night.

Residents blast plan at public hearing

The neighbourhood came out, but they didn't like the plan. An estimated 350 people filled the gym at Elphinstone Secondary School on Oct.