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Sunshine Coast RCMP are investigating multiple acts of vandalism after a graffiti spree at Davis Bay. Vandals used black spray paint to deface the Davis Bay wharf, the public washroom, Brookman Park and Davis Bay Elementary School.

Dear Fellow Sunshine Coast Residents: We continue to receive encouraging news regarding COVID-19 infections in British Columbia, with Dr. Henry confirming today that the number of hospitalizations dropped over the weekend.

Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons is asking the province’s solicitor general to look into gas prices in the riding.

Local government heads on the Sunshine Coast say they’re hoping to keep staff working as long as possible, but if shutdowns and other restrictions as a result of COVID-19 drag on they may have to consider layoffs.

B.C. Ferries has started screening passengers for COVID-19 symptoms or recent international travel before allowing them to board.

The union representing B.C. Ferries workers is gathering evidence in order to file a grievance after the company started laying off employees Saturday. Graeme Johnston, president of the B.C.

Firstly, I want to start this column with a great big thank you to all our advertisers and flyer customers who have continued to run your ads, and of course to the many new advertisers that we have seen come in over the past weeks.

Dear Fellow Sunshine Coast Residents: We hope that you are all keeping well under the current restrictions and that despite the stress you are using this time to reconnect with yourselves and those around you.

First there were howls, then siren calls and as of April 3, the purr of vintage engines.

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: Siren salutes, ferry cutbacks, and a quick update on whether local governments will have to follow Vancouver and other municipalities across the province in laying off employees (see below for show notes).