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User groups team up in attempt to save ice times

The fate of a spring ice session at Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) facilities now rests in the hands of the Sunshine Coast Minor Hockey Association and the Sunshine Coast Skating Club. SCRD board directors voted last Thursday (Feb.

Area A catches its transit bus

After years of planning, the Pender Harbour/Egmont community bus is now in the possession of the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) and could be on the road within six weeks.

Paramedics may take job action

B.C. paramedics could take job action in an effort to have their contract demands met. According to union reps, paramedics in B.C.

Coast chapter launches community champion program

In every community across B.C., kids want a chance to play sports. Unfortunately, some families simply can't afford the registration fees for their children to play in a season of sport.

Budget round two: taxes up, services down

Brent Richter/Staff Writer Round two of the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) budget is in the books. Residents are looking at some decreases in services and staff and a hike in the SCRD portion of property taxes.

Creeker climbs 48 storeys to glory

Not a traditional road race or even a triathlon - Climb the Wall, the eighth annual Stairclimb for Clean Air, is a stair climb to the top of one of B.C.'s tallest buildings, the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, in support of lung health and clean air.

Sutherland working to get Liberal message out

He may not be the official federal Liberal Party candidate for this riding, but that's not stopping Ian Sutherland from meeting residents and talking about the issues.

Crash leaves one in critical condition

A multi-vehicle crash last Thursday (Feb. 19) on Highway 101 has left one woman in critical condition.

Spring skating, hockey on thin ice?

The future of spring hockey and figure skating on the Sunshine Coast is on thin and possibly melting ice as the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is looking to close ice facilities in Gibsons and Sechelt by the end of March and through the summ

Coach wins provincial honour

A former Hungarian Olympic athlete turned Canadian coach will be recognized with a British Columbia community achievement award.