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Cooking and storing food to the correct temperature is an easy way to help prevent food-borne illness in the home, yet few residents bother to use thermometers to monitor either cooking or fridge temperatures in their kitchens.

The District of Sechelt went blue Friday night in support of World Autism Awareness Day.

Story: Sechelt council gave its approval for a plastic bag and bottles reduction strategy at its March 23 committee of the whole meeting.

Eating locally and organically may still be seen as a trend, but many people view it as a movement that is here to stay.

Saturday handyDART service has its place in the Sunshine Coast Regional District's (SCRD) 2011 budget.

Thanks to some Scout training and quick action by his son, John Jensen is alive and recovering from a cardiac arrest that could have claimed his life March 4.

After 22 years as the face of Howe Sound Pulp and Paper (HSPP), manager of environment and external relations Al Strang will be leaving his post, citing a difference of opinion with the mill's new owners.

A keen group of about 50 community members and business owners came out on March 29 to give their input on two new bylaws that will regulate mobile vending on District and private properties in Sechelt.

With the arrival of spring warming up even the chilliest of air, it's time to pack away the skis and snowshoes.

Local user groups will be hitting the ice with an extra spring in their skate. The issue of spring ice has finally come to a resolution after Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) staff met with user groups to discuss ice rink operational fees.