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New woodland licence helps First Nations in forest industry

As part of National Aboriginal Day, the Province has announced a new First Nations' woodland licence to support increased First Nations participation in the forest sector. The new First Nations woodland licence is a long-term, area-based tenure.

Weekly police report

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for June 14 to 21: A hit and run was reported in a parking lot in the 400 block of Marine Drive after a vehicle backed into another parked vehicle and drove off without stopping.

Investigation finds loopholes

Sierra Club BC is calling for tighter government regulations for independent power projects after a Forest Practices Board report revealed uneven environmental standards and inadequate government oversight of run-of-river projects.

Create a buzz for cancer research

The Terry Fox Foundation is looking to make cancer research the hottest trend in hairstyling with the Terry Fox Great Canadian Hair "Do.

Seminar series a go thanks to funding

The Sunshine Coast Bear Network has received private funding for 2011 to roll out its educational "Living with Bears" seminar series.

Scope of independent review announced

The Province, City of Vancouver and Vancouver Police Board have announced details of the scope of an independent review of the planning and activities that led up to, and the violence that followed, the Stanley Cup final game June 15.

Small businesses champion energy efficiency

B.C. small businesses have innovative ideas on how to conserve energy, but many do not have the time or money to make their ideas happen.

Speeders being targeted

Speed Watch is keeping its eyes out for those who feel the need to speed in Gibsons. Gibsons council received a letter from John Hird of Speed Watch recently saying there is real concern of excessive speeding especially along Seaview Road.

SCRD examines mobile vending

The mobile food vendor issue is inching its way up the Coast. With both Gibsons and Sechelt in the works of examining its vendor rules and regulations, Pender Harbour is now following suit.

Burning bylaw going back for revisions

The District of Sechelt burning bylaw will go back to staff for more tweaking before council votes on first reading.