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Cedar ceremony kicks off carving project

Parents, students, School District No. 46 staff, trustees and First Nations representatives welcomed two halves of a cedar pole to Pender Harbour Secondary School on Jan. 13 with much celebration and ceremony.

George moves ahead; aquifer studies on tap

The George Hotel and condo project passed its first major hurdle Tuesday evening when Gibsons council's committee of the whole voted 3-2 in favour of moving forward with the application.

Transit future plan comes with hefty price tag

Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) directors will explore the option of a fuel tax to help pay for expanded bus service under the 25-year transit future plan. The plan would drive up the $2.

Home Hardware employees win big

The early start to 2014 just got a lot better for 11 employees at the Home Hardware in Gibsons.

Weekly police report

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Jan. 7 to 14: On Jan. 7, a motorist failed to stop for a school bus stopped with flashing lights on Highway 101 in Wilson Creek.

B.C. Coastal-Mainland alliance formed

FromSaturna to Haida Gwaii, and from Victoria to the Chilcotin, a group composed of First Nations council representatives, elected officials, grassroots organizers and concerned business owners stand united in fighting the proposed April 1 BC Ferries

Planning meeting this Sunday

The Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA), Alliance for Democracy (A4D) and Sunshine Coast Senior Citizens (COSCO) is seeking support from the community.

For flu symptoms, call 8-1-1 first

It is influenza season and many with flu-like symptoms may be wondering about the best way to seek medical attention.

Hang up when scammers call

In recent days TELUS has noted a significant increase in the frequency of a common phone scam.

Playground to break ground this summer

The plan is to build this summer. The West Sechelt Playground Enhancement Committee (WSPEC) has now raised $90,000 of the $100,000 needed for new playground equipment and rubberized ground cover at West Sechelt Elementary School.