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Police warn about grandson scam

Sunshine Coast RCMP have issued a warning about a popular scam making the rounds on the Coast. RCMP say between Jan.

Weekly police report

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Jan. 15 to 22: Between Jan. 10 and 16, a thief stole anorangeHusqvarna power saw from an unlocked shed in the 12900 block of Shark Lane in Madeira Park. On Jan.

Two sailings now cancelled due to delays

Update as of 11:55 am: Please be advised that the Queen of Surrey has cancelled the following sailings due to mechanical difficulties experienced earlier today:12:20 pm departing Langdale1:20 pm departing Horseshoe Bay The cancelled round trip will a

AG outlines health funding

Auditor General John Doyle released a public information piece Jan. 17, documenting the revenues and expenditures of B.C.'s health-care system, titled Health Funding Explained. During the 2011/12 fiscal year $15.

Province asked to make patios, parks and playgrounds smoke-free

The Canadian Cancer Society, B.C. and Yukon, is calling for regulations that would make outdoor patios of bars and restaurants as well as beaches, parks and playgrounds smoke-free.

New rescue boat needed for unit

If you own a boat, canoe or kayak, or spend any time on the water you will be well aware that if you are in trouble you can use channel 16 on your VHF radio or call *16 on your cell phone for assistance.

Fruit Tree project seeks support

The trees may now be bare, but the Sunshine Coast Fruit Tree Project is gearing up for the next growing season, trying to put together an inventory of what trees need attention and who can help harvest.

Elphi to re-open Tuesday morning

UPDATE: AS OF 2:30 P.M. MONDAY, JAN. 21School District No.

Cannabis crusader coming to Sunshine Coast

Dana Larsen is touring the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island to promote the Sensible BC decriminalization campaign. Larsen, former candidate for the leadership of the B.C.

Pioneer businesswoman Wendy McDonald leaves amazing legacy

World-renowned B.C. businesswoman, the brilliant Wendy McDonald, died Dec. 30 at the age of 90. A trailblazer almost by accident, McDonald accomplished many firsts for businesswomen in her amazing lifetime.