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Egmont loses hydro and phone services

As the heavy rains hit the Sunshine Coast last Saturday, high winds took down trees, hydro and telephone lines. A power outage occurred in the Egmont area at 1:52 p.m.

Simons blames kith and kin program

B.C.'s government should take the blame for instituting a flawed program that in part led to the death of a 19-month-old child, according to the social-worker-turned-politician who wrote the original report into the tragedy.

Recreation facilities taking shape

The beginnings of a community ice arena and swimming pool are taking shape in Gibsons and Sechelt.

Museum pays tribute to veterans

The Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives is hosting an exhibit close to the hearts of veterans and community members alike.

Area directors differ on vote

While Gibsons council is endorsing a yes vote in the upcoming referendum, the regional district director for Elphinstone continues a no vote campaign and the West Howe Sound director has announced her intention to vote yes. The Nov.

Get set for the karma crew

Here is your chance to devote a whole morning to random acts of kindness. On Sunday, Nov. 12, the Sunshine Coast will have its very own day dedicated to random acts of kindness.

Literacy is no mystery at Sechelt Library

When you ask Sechelt Public Library's Iris Loewen, chief librarian, what or who has played a major role in the library's long history, you get two answers -author L.R. (Bunny) Wright and technology.

Water advisory still in effect

Nine hundred households and businesses in south Pender Harbour have been boiling their drinking water since last Friday after heavy rains caused run-off that increased the water's turbidity, or cloudiness.

Gibsons council endorses 'yes' vote

Gibsons council is saying "yes" to restructure after passing a resolution during a special council meeting Oct. 31.

Chief Judge addresses many issues

Community courts, justice system response and public perceptions of crime were just a few of the topics discussed at a dialogue session in Sechelt last Saturday between B.C.