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If you were to meet four-year-old Oscar Dorval, you likely wouldn't know he's in a battle for his life, for the second time. The exuberant young boy was diagnosed with a rare form of kidney-based cancer called a Wilms' tumour when he was just three.

The Sunshine Coast Regional District's board members received an update on the Homelessness Outreach Project (HOP) July 26, when co-ordinator Jim White pointed out that most of the organization's clients are collectors of disability benefits.

At this time, the province is unable to help restore the damaged Sunshine Coast Arena in Sechelt, advised Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, during a visit to the Sunshine Coast, July 27. "They're still speculating.

Former Sunshine Coast RCMP detachment commander Kevin Picard is suing the force for allegedly damaging his reputation, causing mental suffering and unfairly dismissing him while on medical leave.

Sunshine Coast RCMP were kept busier than usual in the downtown core of Gibsons last Saturday night at this year's Sea Cavalcade.

The fuel surcharge on three major routes between Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland dropped from five per cent to two per cent effective July 20.

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for July 22 to July 31: Overnight on July 22, a thief gained entry to an unlocked vehicle parked in the 1500 block of Park Avenue in Roberts Creek and stole a car charger.

Incumbent National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo was re-elected recently as National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations.

The BC Centre for Disease Control is reminding the public there's a risk of illness associated with eating raw or undercooked bivalve shellfish such as oysters, clams, mussels, scallops, and cockles.

The instances of illicit alcohol sales to youth in B.C. are going down following a successful year for the Minors as Agents program.