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Trial set for break in suspect

A trial date has been set for a 40-year-old Sunshine Coast man facing charges for an alleged break-in to the Eagle Ridge Veterinary Hospital in Sechelt. Sunshine Coast RCMP arrested Malcolm James Strybos on Jan.

RCCA backs fight for park expansion

The Roberts Creek Community Association (RCCA) agreed to write letters in support of the expansion of Mount Elphinstone Park at its Jan. 25 meeting.

Watch where you get your wood

During these long cold winter nights, people light their fireplaces to stay warm.

Heart health support centre opens

To help celebrate the launch of Heart Month in February, the Heart and Stroke Foundation and Pender Harbour District Health Centre are launching the newest community patient and family resource centre in Pender Harbour.

Arson suspected in Hackett Park

Sunshine Coast RCMP are investigating a suspected arson at Hackett Park in Sechelt. On Jan. 29 around 1:15 p.m. RCMP and the Sechelt fire department were dispatched to a fire in Hackett Park.

Berry sentencing held over

The sentencing for convicted child sex offender Michael Berry has been delayed after Berry was diagnosed with cancer. Justice Paul Williamson of the B.C. Supreme Court was to have sentenced Berry, 73, Jan.

New program promotes safe and independent living

As a result of federal and provincial investments in affordable housing, a new program is available to help low-income seniors and people with disabilities finance home modifications for accessible, safe and independent living.

Missing back country skiers rescued

Sunshine Coast search and rescue volunteers are being credited for successfully locating a pair of missing hikers on Saturday lost in Tetrahedron Provincial Park. Sunshine Coast RCMP were called shortly after midnight on Jan.

Video surveillance education project launched

British Columbia's Information and Privacy Commissioner has launched a public education initiative about video surveillance in the private sector. "Jan.

Province seeks pine-beetle reforestation partners

Private investors are being offered a chance to create forestry jobs, fight global warming and reduce their carbon footprint under an innovative silviculture partnership sponsored by the B.C.