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Medical emergency causes sailing delays

The Queen of Surrey is running approximately 35 minutes late due to an earlier medical emergency Monday morning, June 15. According to B.C.

Meeting draws angry response

Residents filled Frank West Hall and lined up out the door at the Elphinstone Electors' Community Association meeting June 10 to air their anger and concerns over the VisionQuest transition house now open on Pratt Road.

Float petition started

Story: Islanders continue to lobby B.C. Ferries Corporation to save public access to the Langdale float after the company said they will cut access on Oct. 15. Mark Stefanson from B.C.

Paramedics protest in Victoria

Just days before bargaining talks resume, paramedics made their presence known in Victoria on June 8 as more than 200 CUPE 873 members held a noisy demonstration on the steps of the B.C. Legislature. Ambulance Paramedics of B.C.

Web Exclusive: Ignatieff pays visit to riding

Under blue skies and in a sea of red shirts, Federal Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff turned up in Horseshoe Bay Sunday to greet supporters and answer questions.

Water consumption hits record high

Reserves running dry

Major review for solid waste plan

The way solid waste in the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is collected is now coming under a comprehensive review.

Passengers rescued quickly as water taxi sinks

With some quick thinking and a little luck, passengers aboard a sinking vessel off Nelson Island were rescued without getting their feet wet.

Hospital expansion a go

District of Sechelt council heard that construction plans for the new St. Mary's Hospital are behind schedule, but will happen.

Elphi trail users unite for common values

Whether it's by foot, pedals, hooves or throttle, users of the trails on Mount Elphinstone were not shy last Wednesday night to share opinions on how the trails should be used in the future.