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Transit initiatives launched to lure new users

With transportation being identified as one of the biggest sources of greenhouse gas emissions on the Coast, the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is doing what it can to get people out of their cars and on the bus.

FABS helps introduce Sechelt candidates

A new group For A Better Sechelt (FABS) has formed not to endorse a slate of candidates, but to ensure members of the old Sechelt council don't get re-elected Nov. 19.

Weekly police report

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Sept. 20 to 27: An officer witnessed a driver going more than40 km above the posted speed limit near the Langdale ferry bypass and conducted a traffic stop with the suspect vehicle on Stuart Road.

B.C. rolls out program to help smokers quit

As part of a commitment to healthy families in B.

Open house set for Harbour Plan

The Town of Gibsons is hosting an open house starting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at the Cedars Inn to unveil the latest harbour area plan.

Distracted driving poses a significant risk for workers

The province, police, ICBC and WorkSafeBC are reminding drivers of the dangers of distracted driving, focusing on raising awareness among employers and their staff, as part of September's distracted driving campaign. In B.C.

Liquor Distribution Branch collects $323,902 for Africa

BC Liquor Stores customers and staff are making a difference in the Horn of Africa by donating $323,902 to help support Red Cross relief efforts in Somalia, Kenya, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Uganda.

Oral history leaves lasting impression

The large audience who attended the Clifford Smith Memorial Event at the Sechelt Indian Band (SIB) Hall on Saturday, Sept. 17, was enthralled by the oral history shared by Elder Theresa Jeffries.

Lehigh open house serves a zero waste lunch

At the recent Lehigh open house in Sechelt on Saturday, Sept. 10, it was demonstrated that zero waste is achievable with a bit of education and coaching.

Women in recovery have a space of their own

In an effort to help local women who suffer from the disease of addiction, the Sunshine Coast Avalon Society has recently established itself and opened its doors to those seeking assistance.