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Reviewer's comment on Biffy Tales by J. M. Jock Gibb: You know that it's iffy when you sit in a biffy and search for something to read. So pick up this rhyme and have a good time, just right for your moment of need.

An independent watch-dog for sound forest practices has ruled in BC Timber Sales' (BCTS) favour after investigating complaints from Roberts Creek citizens.

Two people are in hospital after a serious two-car accident on Wednesday afternoon. At approximately 12:50 p.m., Sunshine Coast RCMP responded to the accident along Hwy. 101 near Leek Road in Roberts Creek.

A community advisory group has been started to help guide forest practices within Sechelt's new community forest and make sure the public's voice is heard in the process.

The start of a murder trial moved to Nanaimo from Powell River was delayed Monday because of confusion over computer disks.

The Queen of Surrey's debut back from its upgrade to the Langdale - Horseshoe Bay ferry sailing route did not go as smoothly as planned. Shortly after 1 p.m. Tuesday, the crew discovered a problem with a fire main.

It's going to cost you more money to ride on B.C. Ferries this summer. The B.C. Ferry Com-missioner has approved yet another fuel surcharge for B.C. Ferries, bumping local routes up 9.6 per cent as of Thursday, June 22.

A 41-year-old Lower Mainland man is in hospital with serious back and spinal injuries after an industrial accident Monday morning. Shortly before 11:30 a.m., B.C.

If I listen hard enough to the basement of my eyes, I can hear the tinny crash and rattle of collapsing rods and cones. Things are breaking down. This is my last Sunshine Sketches column for my beloved Coast Reporter.

Egmont's history of fishing, logging and First Nations culture will be preserved for future generations now that the community's heritage centre has opened.