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CAO accepts offer from Kitimat

Chief administrator Warren Waycheshen has accepted an offer to join the staff at the District of Kitimat, Mayor Wayne Rowe announced July 31 during a special meeting of Gibsons council.

Illegal dump goes viral

A recent photo of an illegal dumpsite discovered by a resident of the Sunshine Coast has gone viral on Facebook. Around noon on Wednesday, Becky Wayte's photo had been shared more than 600 times and had received some 8,000 comments.

SIB will fight to protect 4,000-year-old burial site

The Sechelt Nation will fight to save an ancient chieftain burial site found at the mouth of Salmon Inlet, described as one of the most important archeological discoveries in the province.

Four-year-old fights for his life, again

If you were to meet four-year-old Oscar Dorval, you likely wouldn't know he's in a battle for his life, for the second time. The exuberant young boy was diagnosed with a rare form of kidney-based cancer called a Wilms' tumour when he was just three.

Project's mission includes a roof for all

The Sunshine Coast Regional District's board members received an update on the Homelessness Outreach Project (HOP) July 26, when co-ordinator Jim White pointed out that most of the organization's clients are collectors of disability benefits.

Coast on its own to fix arena

At this time, the province is unable to help restore the damaged Sunshine Coast Arena in Sechelt, advised Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, during a visit to the Sunshine Coast, July 27. "They're still speculating.

Former commander sues for unfair dismissal

Former Sunshine Coast RCMP detachment commander Kevin Picard is suing the force for allegedly damaging his reputation, causing mental suffering and unfairly dismissing him while on medical leave.

Arrests double in this year's Sea Cavalcade

Sunshine Coast RCMP were kept busier than usual in the downtown core of Gibsons last Saturday night at this year's Sea Cavalcade.

Ferries reduces fuel surcharges

The fuel surcharge on three major routes between Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland dropped from five per cent to two per cent effective July 20.

Weekly police report

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for July 22 to July 31: Overnight on July 22, a thief gained entry to an unlocked vehicle parked in the 1500 block of Park Avenue in Roberts Creek and stole a car charger.