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One suspect charged in liquor store robbery

A Sechelt man will spend 14 days in prison for robbing the Lighthouse Beer and Wine Store on July 17. Sunshine Coast RCMP arrested 30-year-old Jeremy Joseph Glover on July 20 in connection with the robbery. Cpl.

Weekly police report

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for July 20 to 26: On July 22, a suspect broke into a residence in the 5400 block of Burley Place by breaking a window to gain access. Nothing was stolen.

Agreement reached on investments

A $180-million funding agreement between the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia will help create more affordable housing options for B.C. residents and continue to reduce the number of households in housing need.

Gospel Rock meeting cancelled

Friday's special meeting of council to further review the Gospel Rock neighbourhood plan was cancelled this week.

Orthotics funding restored

The Province has expanded its orthotics supplement for income assistance clients to ensure basic mobility needs are addressed, announced Minister of Social Development Harry Bloy on July 25.

Cycle safely this summer

Bicycling is a great mode of transportation. Not only is it part of a healthy lifestyle, but cycling also contributes to a greener environment.

Small business roundtable looks beyond B.C.'s borders

In his first meeting with the Small Business Roundtable, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation Pat Bell challenged members to look beyond B.C.'s borders to promote economic growth and job creation throughout the province. B.C.

Strong B.C. job growth and labour demand projected

A new provincial government report predicts the number of skilled workers needed will exceed the supply of workers available by 2016.

Attempted robbery at Sunshine Lodge Motel

Sunshine Coast RCMP are seeking information from the public to aid its investigation into an attempted robbery at the Sunshine Lodge Motel on Sunday. According to RCMP, on July 24 at 11:30 p.m.

Nominate local boating heroes

This is your opportunity to have your own local boating safety advocate or hero recognized for their outstanding or life saving efforts in the field of recreational boating safety and environmental stewardship.