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Strong B.C. job growth and labour demand projected

A new provincial government report predicts the number of skilled workers needed will exceed the supply of workers available by 2016.

Attempted robbery at Sunshine Lodge Motel

Sunshine Coast RCMP are seeking information from the public to aid its investigation into an attempted robbery at the Sunshine Lodge Motel on Sunday. According to RCMP, on July 24 at 11:30 p.m.

Nominate local boating heroes

This is your opportunity to have your own local boating safety advocate or hero recognized for their outstanding or life saving efforts in the field of recreational boating safety and environmental stewardship.

Get a sneak peak at the prize home

The doors to the famous PNE Prize Home will open to the public for a chance at a sneak preview ahead of the 2011 Fair at the PNE on July 31 and Aug. 7.

Study of proteins shakes up forestry, medicine

B.C.'s future forests will include super-trees that can shrug off attacks by pests like the mountain pine beetle - or are remarkably efficient at sequestering carbon, reducing CO2 in the atmosphere.

Centre helps residents seek employment

Looking for a job is not always an easy task, and one local organization is striving to make the job hunt a bit easier. The Sunshine Coast Em-ployment Centre, located in Sechelt, is a free drop-in resource centre assisting those looking for work.

Red Tape reduction

Sechelt council tabled a motion for a mayor's red tape reduction advisory committee for commerce and development due to a clerical error.

Directors get clarification on mill housing

After much scrutiny over housing provided for temporary workers at Howe Sound Pulp and Paper (HSPP), area directors had their questions answered by mill staff last week.

Trap ban almost in place

After much debate and public feedback, the Town of Gibsons is nearing completion on a new bylaw that will ban body-gripping traps.

Local co-ordinator works to provide a safe community

In any community, big or small, addiction exists, but the issue of addiction is often swept under the rug. Or those who seek help are unable to receive it due to lack of resources.