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Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) directors are asking for answers after a report on the Narrows Inlet hydro project accused the proponent of filing irregular documents and blasted the province's public consultation process.

Since the beginning of this school year, Sunshine Coast RCMP have receivedmore than 30formal complaintsof drivers failing to stop for school bus stop signs. "This traffic violation poses a serious risk to the children of our community," said Const.

Burnco Rock Products Ltd. suffered a minor setback last week when Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) directors delayed first reading of the company's rezoning application to process sand and gravel at McNab Creek.

Squamish Nation Chief Gibby Jacob gave his assurance last week that there will be no loss of existing access to the New Brighton dock on Gambier Island if the Squamish Nation acquires the facility from Ottawa.

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Nov. 13 to 19: On Nov. 13,a suspected thief stole a shovel from an unlocked shed in the 900 block of Davis Road in Gibsons. The owner then discovered thatsomeone haddug severalholes in a nearby park.

VOICE on the Coast will be bringing renowned University of British Columbia professor Dr. Paul Kershaw to the Sunshine Coast on Monday, Nov.

The Elphinstone Marine Rescue Association (EMRA) is looking for members. If you have a working knowledge of social media, experience with fundraising activities or would just like to help, we need you. There is no cost to join; just bring your ideas.

Local MP John Weston defended his government's decision to change critical environmental legislation months before the recent release of a long-awaited report on the state of B.C.'s sockeye salmon fishery.

The Gibsons Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre recently found out they're in the running for a $50,000 award from Aviva Community Fund, but they need Coasters to vote on-line daily until Nov. 26 to have a shot at claiming the prize.

A swimmer reported missing last Friday night, was located by Sunshine Coast RCMP early Saturday morning, but this was after an intensive search was conducted involving several agencies. At approximately 10:30 p.m. on Nov.