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RCMP issues scam warning

Sunshine Coast RCMP are advising the community of a common scam that has recently re-surfaced on the Coast. The scam involves a recipient who has been advised that they been selected to be a customer service evaluator for a well-known business.

Pharmacist recognized for innovation

John Shaske, partner and pharmacy manager of Howe Sound Pharmacy in Gibsons, is the recipient of the 2013 Ben Gant Innovative Practice Award presented by the BC Pharmacy Association (BCPhA).

Sechelt man wanted on warrants

Sunshine Coast RCMP is requesting any information leading to the arrest of 46-year-old Shane Holland Dixon. According to Cpl.

Food policy forum brought to table

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) recently secured a $5,000 grant from BC Healthy Communities to hold a local food policy forum this fall.

Bike race will increase ferry traffic

BC Ferries is the presenting sponsor of this year's BC Bike Race, which is bringing cyclists from throughout the world to B.C. to compete in a seven-day staged mountain bike race.

Students see food scraps come full circle

Kinnikinnick students saw their food scraps come full circle last month when they harvested their first crop of veggies from planters filled with composted soil from Salish Soils.

Open fire prohibition scheduled

Effective at noon today, Monday, June 24 the size of open fires will be restricted in most of the Coastal Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect the public. This prohibition will remain in effect until Oct.

Float plane makes emergency landing

A Seair float plane travelling from Powell River to Vancouver was forced to make an emergency landing following an in-flight incident on Monday afternoon. On June 24 at approximately 1:40 p.m.

Coast students attend inaugural summit

Two high school students from the Coast recently attended the inaugural Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) National summit in Toronto, returning full of information and enthusiasm to inject into their local GSAs.

SDBA adopts new logo, branding

At their most recent board meeting, on June 6, the Sechelt Downtown Business Association (SDBA) unanimously voted to adopt a new logo and brand direction.