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Howe Sound Pulp and Paper (HSPP) was recognized recently for its comprehensive effort to make the mill and its employees "bear smart.

Editor's note: This is part three of a five-part series between Coast Reporter and Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) featuring cycling programs and improvements by several organizations on the Coast.

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for May 1 to 8: On May 1, a witness reported an erratic driver weaving all over the road southbound on Gibsons Way, as well as tailgating other vehicles.

A Vancouver Province reporter won't have to reveal the source of damaging information that ended a West Vancouver politician's career, the B.C. Court of Appeal has ruled.

The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is advising travellers destined for many parts of the world including Europe and the Summer Olympic Games in London to ensure that their measles vaccination is up to date.

Another milestone was reached for the Hidden Grove recreation area and the Sechelt Groves Society with the completion of a new trail especially designed and built for those with mobility issues.

The Sunshine Coast RCMP released their monthly crime statistics for the months of February and March on April 30 at the Sunshine Coast Regional District's policing committee meeting.

Gibsons council voted three to two on May 1 in favor of giving first reading to an official community plan amendment that could incorporate the present Gospel Rock neighbourhood plan.

Sechelt council is looking for more information about the Canadian European Trade Agreement (CETA) and the ability to opt out if it's best for Sechelt. The resolution to "request the B.C.

It looks like students in School District No. 46 (SD46) will get a little more funding next year, despite a projected decline in enrollment.