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Three area First Nations are raising concerns with the provincial government's approval of applications to extract water from streams in their traditional territories.

Town of Gibsons council adopted a new media policy July 17, amending a draft proposal that originally called upon documenters to "agree to ensure the recording will not be edited in a way that could lead to misinterpretation of the proceedings.

A veteran Sunshine Coast RCMP officer has been charged with assault following an investigation by the B.C. RCMP's Professional Standards Unit into the officer's actions during an arrest in June 2011.

Efforts to build affordable housing in Gibsons have been stymied by unforeseen costs and challenging market conditions, developer Blane Hagedorn reported to the July 17 Gibsons committee of the whole.

Three Sunshine Coast veterans were presented with the Republic of Korea's (ROK) Ambassador for Peace medal, July 7.

Nicholas Sean Forster, 19, of Sechelt was charged July 14 with dangerous driving causing death and failing to stop at an accident causing death in relation to Friday's collision that killed 21-year-old Shelby Rowland.

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for July 10 to 17: On July 10, an on-duty officer witnessed a vehicle speeding on Gibsons Way near Henry Road and initiated a traffic stop.

School District No. 46 (SD46) has appointed Barry Krangle as the new principal of Madeira Park Elementary School effective Aug.

This summer, have fun in the sun, but keep your cool indoors. Here are some tips on how to be smart with your power and cut down on your electricity use and costs.

As the temperature rises, so do the risks for your pet. That's the message from the BC SPCA as it ramps up efforts to raise awareness about the hazards and potentially fatal consequences when mixing hot summer heat and animals.