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Plan pinpoints economic problems

Many women on the Coast are struggling, and the first phase of the Progress Plan has discovered why.

Nohr takes back criticism of Narrows Inlet project

The chair of the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) said he failed to take into account "the other side of the story" when he responded last month to a report that was highly critical of the Narrows Inlet hydro project.

Happy New Year from your politicians

Editor's note: In the first issue of 2013, Coast Reporter invited our federal, provincial and local representatives to share their thoughts and expectations for the New Year. Following are their messages (in alphabetical order).

Heavy traffic contributed to delays

Heavy traffic levels on three days during the holiday season contributed to significant delays on the Langdale-Horseshoe Bay route.

Growth potential flagged for diminishing ag sector

Farming will have to become a major growth industry for the Sunshine Coast to reach the food production target set by local government, an agriculture expert said recently.

Nearly $1 million in unbudgeted spending

Details about nearly $1 million of unbudgeted spending at the District of Sechelt will come forward with the annual financial statements, Mayor John Henderson told council at their last meeting of 2012.

Howe Sound plan deemed too ambitious to take on

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) will not be pushing for a comprehensive Howe Sound management plan in the coming year, directors agreed during the Dec. 20 planning and development committee meeting.

Tree chipping and bottle drive at Elphi

This Saturday, Jan. 5 you can clean up from the holidays and do a good deed at the same time by bringing your Christmas trees and empty bottles to Elphinstone Secondary School.

Carbon monoxide poisoning suspected in death of West Vancouver man

A West Vancouver man died Dec. 30 from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning aboard a boat moored at Duke's Marina in Secret Cove.

Weekly police report

Sunshine Coast RCMP released the following for Dec. 18 to 31: On Dec. 18, police attended to traffic collision on the Port Mellon Highway after a gas tanker's chains broke and the rig got stuck in the middle of the road.