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Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) directors have asked staff for more information before deciding on a request to designate a section of Seaview Cemetery for Jewish burial.

Gibsons residents have mounted a petition campaign calling on council to reject a proposal by Rogers Communication to install a wireless tower at the fire hall on North Road. The petition was launched on the website change.

Sechelt's David Holmes says he isn't afraid of extradition because it will give him another chance to fight his sexual imposition charge in the U.S.

With the election writ dropped on Tuesday, April 16, the provincial election campaign has officially begun.

Sechelt council found more money for another wharf project during their April 17 council meeting before giving two readings to their five-year financial plan.

Runners from the Sunshine Coast crossed the finish line at the Boston Marathon mere minutes before two bombs exploded, killing three bystanders and injuring more than 175 people.

The $1.3-million first phase of a major Gibsons Harbour upgrade has been completed on budget and almost on time. "It took a little longer than we anticipated for a few minor reasons," Gibsons Landing Harbour Authority president Terry Rhodes said.

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for April 9 to 16: On April 9, at approximately 1 a.m. a thief attempted to break and enter a residence in the 5700 block of Mermaid Street.

At the Sunshine Coast Community to Community Forum, held on Monday, April 8, the adoption of a principle for collaborative leadership was emphasized as a key element in maintaining and enhancing the cultural, social, environmental and economic well b

Several runners from the Sunshine Coast are safe and making contact with family and friends following the two bombing events near the finish line of Monday's Boston Marathon.