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Environmentalists are urging the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) to join forces with Metro Vancouver and lobby the provincial government for a full assessment of the impacts from a massive increase in U.S. coal shipments to Texada Island.

Authorities now believe that 15-year-old Tonielle King-Rose may be in the Alberta area as the search for the missing Sechelt girl continues. In an update provided Saturday afternoon March 15, Sunshine Coast RCMP Cpl.

Well over 70 people packed into Leo's Tapas and Grill on March 7 to pay their respects and share their memories about Gibsons' Helen Alp, who passed away at the age of 82 on March 1.

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) board has voted to raise the taxation limit for recreation facilities by almost $1.4 million, but only about $200,000 of that will be tapped for the 2014 budget, treasurer Tina Perreault said Tuesday.

A new federal riding association was formed recently for the federal New Democrats for the riding of West Vancouver - Sunshine Coast - Sea to Sky Country.

Premier Christy Clark stole the show when an estimated 1,500 to 2,000 people descended on the B.C. legislature grounds Tuesday for the Defend Our Marine Highways protest against BC Ferries service cuts and fare hikes.

An incredibly close referendum vote is being examined by some residents who question how much money the District of Sechelt spent on a yes campaign and if any election-day improprieties took place.

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is looking for community input about changing the name of St. Mary's Hospital. There will be an open house on Monday, March 31, in the new lobby of the hospital between 4 and 8 p.m.

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The Sunshine Coast Community Forest (SCCF) unveiled the most comprehensive assessment to date of the Chapman and Gray Creek community watersheds at a public meeting in Sechelt on March 10.