Local News

Almost 200 students on the Sunshine Coast received a nice surprise in time for the new school year - a backpack filled with basic school supplies they likely would not have been able to afford otherwise.

B.C. drivers seem to be getting the message that using a cellphone or other hand-held devices while driving is extremely dangerous.

The Sechelt Indian Band (SIB) held a forum on North Coast Salish Culture and Heritage Aug. 27, giving archaeologists, anthropologists and First Nations representatives a chance to talk shop and share ideas.

You may have noticed a new sign at the Sechelt Golf and Country Club this week, signalling some big changes for the 18-hole golf course.

With Rotary Club youth exchanges in full swing locally, Pender Harbour and the Sunshine Coast are the latest Rotary clubs to host international students, starting next week.

Louise Herle is the new face of the Sunshine Coast Teachers Association (SCTA).

School District No. 46 (SD46) has hired a new secretary treasurer to join their team for the 2011/12 school year.

While many love to have their tresses tended at the local hair salon, two Sunshine Coast RCMP constables received haircuts this week to do more than just look good.

Sechelt fire Chief Bill Higgs is looking for people to adopt fire hydrants and help out the department this month.

B.C. teachers filed 72-hour strike notice on Aug. 31 in order to increase pressure on the province to bargain, according to the British Columbia Teachers' Federation (BCTF).