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Dock access woes in Hospital Bay

Residents of Garden Bay have been left wondering whether improvements to a public dock at Hospital Bay will be completed after finding what they believed to be the original plan largely abandoned.

RCMP caution about ecstasy drug

In late December, two Sunshine Coast residents were treated in hospital for significant reactions to ingesting what they believed to be ecstasy.

Smart meters target of legal complaint

Injunction against installations sought

Negotiations start slowly in 2012

Bargaining for a new rural and suburban mail carrier (RSMC) contract is starting off slowly in 2012. "They've had a few days of meetings.

Happy New Year from your politicians

In this first issue of 2012, Coast Reporter invited our federal, provincial and local representatives to share their hopes and expectations for the New Year.

Sechelt seeks new sewage options

This week Sechelt council took the first step toward making good on new Mayor John Henderson's promise to have a world-class sewage treatment facility built within 18 months of being elected.

DPAC needs members

It's been years since a full executive sat at the District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC), but School District No. 46 trustee Lori Pratt hopes that will change this year. "I'd say it's a matter of just revitalizing it," Pratt said.

Sechelt has concerns with AGLG

Sechelt councillors are looking for more information on the proposed creation of an auditor general for local governments (AGLG), unconvinced the new position will be to their benefit.

Rainfall warning issued for Sunshine Coast

Environment Canada issued a heavy rainfall warning for the Sunshine Coast at 3:45 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 2. Heavy rainfall Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon with storm totals of 100 to 200 mm are expected.

Weekly police report

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Nov.