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RCMP recovers another stolen vehicle

Sunshine Coast RCMP has recovered another vehicle stolen during a recent spree of vehicle thefts up and down the Coast. On Sunday, Aug.

RCMP seeking impaired charges after motorcycle crash

Sunshine Coast RCMP have launched a possible impaired driving investigation following a motorcycle accident in Wilson Creek on Saturday evening.

Volunteers to spend time behind bars

The Sunshine Coast SPCA is looking for a few more pet lovers willing to take a turn behind bars to raise money for animals in care. The local animal shelter is putting on their inaugural kennel lock-in fund-raiser next Saturday, Aug.

More permissive ag zone in works

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) will be seeking public feedback in the coming months on the creation of a new agricultural zone - the 'A' zone.

Coast guard boat gets permanent home

The Halfmoon Bay search and rescue vessel now has a permanent home in Sechelt Inlet.

BCGEU members ratify four-year pact with Town

B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) members for the Town of Gibsons have accepted a four-year contract. On July 30, BCGEU members voted 77 per cent in favour of a tentative deal that was recommended by both sides.

Fassbender appoints Marchbank, dismantles BCPSEA

Minister of Education Peter Fassbender has announced Michael Marchbank, CEO of the Health Employers' Association of B.C., will assume all responsibilities of the B.C.

Push for Howe Sound plan gaining traction

The push for a comprehensive land-use management plan for Howe Sound is gaining traction, with several key jurisdictions poised to join the call, Future of Howe Sound Society (FHSS) executive director Ruth Simons said last week.

Global experts on sturgeon tour Target

The seventh annual International Symposium on Sturgeon (ISS), the living fossils of the sea, brought interest from around the world to Sechelt to tour Target Marine Hatcheries and learn more about their practices last month.

Highway 101 sinkhole fixed

A sinkhole that opened up in Highway 101 at Ocean Avenue on July 20 has now been fixed by the District of Sechelt.