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Minor injuries after biker collides with deer

A motorcyclist received minor injuries after colliding with a deer on Sunday afternoon in Sechelt.

Be safe on the water

Drinking and boating accounts for approximately 40 per cent of boating-related fatalities on Canadian waterways.

Douglas & McIntyre announces fall list

Douglas & McIntyre announced its inaugural fall list and staffing changes under its new ownership of Howard and Mary White of Harbour Publishing.

Suspected drowning in Selma Park

The BC Coroner's Office is investigating a suspected drowning at a home in Selma Park. On Thursday night, July 18 just before 5 p.m.

Conserve water now to protect water supplies

Water levels in Chapman Lake and Creek, the Sunshine Coast's major drinking water source, have started to drop as the last of the snow pack in the mountains has almost melted.

Smart meter options announced

Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines, announced July 18 that BC Hydro will offer new options for customers who have put their smart meters on hold.

Support sought for cold weather shelter

Advocates for the homeless on the Sunshine Coast are trying to set up a cold weather shelter that will be open every night from the beginning of November to the end of March.

Business licence returned

A business licence cancelled by a bylaw officer was re-instated by Sechelt council Wednesday night.

Annual report designed as 'communication tool'

The Town of Gibsons released its annual report for 2012 this week, highlighting a year of milestones in a format that is intended to be more readable and accessible to the public than past reports.

Fees set to climb at Dakota Ridge

Some user fees are getting bumped up at the Dakota Ridge Recreation Area, the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) community services committee decided July 11.