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Adriane Carr is stepping down as leader of the Green party of B.C. in the hopes of re-energizing the party and winning a provincial seat in the legislature - something that eluded her in two provincial elections.

Geographic isolation, limited transportation, financial dependency, lack of affordable housing and shame and embarrassment are barriers preventing older women who are experiencing abuse from seeking support, a research study has found.

Have you seen this man? Debra Dorey and her family certainly hope so. Dorey's husband Patrick Ratto has been missing since July 25.

Press on, no matter what challenges you encounter, and you will succeed. That's the message Capt. Janice Lloyd gave 100 women at a luncheon of the Sunshine Coast chapter of Canadian Federation of University Women, Sept. 25.

The Sechelt community forest board has promised not to log in Hidden Grove for at least five years. At a public meeting in Sechelt Sept. 21, Len Pakulak, chair of the Sechelt Community Projects Inc.

Pulling Together is once again making news on the Sunshine Coast. Last Sunday marked the first mini-pull ever done by the group.

Do you enjoy listening and being with people one on one? Would you be able to give at least a couple of hours of your time each week? If your response was yes, there could be a rewarding volunteer opportunity for you with the Sunshine Coast Hospice S

It will be business as usual at Pan Pacific Aggregates' site at Mason and Heritage roads, despite the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) rejecting its application for a temporary industrial use permit and temporary non-farm use in the Agricultur

British Columbians are encouraged to nominate those who make a difference in their communities for the fourth annual Community Achievement Awards, announced last week by Premier Gordon Campbell and British Columbia Achievement Foundation chair Keith

Three people were seriously injured and airlifted to Vancouver General Hospital after two separate motor vehicle crashes in Roberts Creek last Saturday and Monday. Charges are expected for the driver of the first crash that occurred at about 9 a.m.