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Avoid the burglary blues when returning home from the holidays

As the last long weekend of the summer approaches, many families are looking forward to one more holiday hurrah away from home-and they're not the only ones.

Remembering 9/11

As this year marks the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Coast Reporter would like to offer readers an opportunity to share memories of that terrible day.

Two females injured after knife fight

Sunshine Coast RCMP are looking for more information after two people were injured when a group of young adults started fighting in the parking lot at a Gibsons strip mall around 4 a.m. Saturday night. According to Sgt.

SCCA seeks clean up volunteers

Sunshine Coast Conservation Association is proud to be part of this year's Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, presented by Loblaw Companies Limited. The SCCA will be co-ordinating clean up activities along the Davis Bay shoreline, on Saturday, Sept.

Calling all cancer warriors

The 31st Annual Terry Fox Run is fast approaching and The Foundation and run organizers are inviting cancer survivors to come out and celebrate the benefits of cancer research and awareness with a free red shirt and a place of honour as Terry's Team

Vp bacteria levels raise alarms

Recreational shellfish harvesters are advised that Vibrio parahaemolyticus (Vp) levels are currently extremely high in some areas of the Sunshine Coast. Vp is a type of bacteria that is naturally found in our coastal waters.

Barabash swims inlet for salmon awareness

Halfmoon Bay outdoor athlete, Quinn Barabash, completed the first ever 32 km swim up Sechelt Inlet last Saturday in an effort to raise awareness about salmon spawning channels. The swim for salmon event on Aug.

Coast Guard having busy summer

Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary-Pacific, Unit 12, Halfmoon Bay has been fairly busy over the past few months with various call-outs on the water.

New rector adjusting well to Coast life

Members of the Anglican parish of St. Aidan and St. Bartholomew have been appointed a new rector, Rev. Jason Pollick, who will serve as interim priest of the Gibsons church. Pollick stepped in to the role on Aug. 1, replacing Rev.

Minister talks shop, meets with local groups

With school almost back in session, B.C.'s Minster of Advanced Education Naomi Yamamoto made a well-timed visit to the Sunshine Coast this week to discuss educational opportunities. Speaking at an Aug.