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Worldwide autistic awards kicked off on the Coast

The Coast will set the stage for the world to celebrate and gain some understanding about autistic people through the International Naturally Autistic People (INAP) Awards Convention and Festival this fall, which was officially kicked off April 2, in

Weekly police report

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for March 26 to 28: Sometime overnight on March 26, a thief gained entry into an unlocked vehicle parked in the 800 block of O'Shea Road in Gibsons and stole a sleeping bag, one blue backpack and one green b

Coast Reporter wins more national awards

Coast Reporter received a pair of national advertising and production awards on Wednesday at the 2013 Great Ideas Awards were announced by the Canadian Community Newspaper Association.

New virtual grocery store helps families make healthier choices

A new virtual grocery shopping tool designed by provincial nutritionists in collaboration with major B.C. grocery retailers is helping British Columbians make the best food choices for their families.

Phone consultations part of plan for doctors

A plan to address physician shortage in the province will fundamentally change the way health care is delivered.

Funding to expand First Link program

An injection of $2 million by the Ministry of Health to support the Alzheimer Society of B.C.

Single vehicle collision in Selma Park

Two people received minor injuries after an accident in the Selma Park area of Sechelt on March 31.

Agricultural Area Plan taking shape

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) has recently secured a matching grant from the Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF) of B.C. to fund stages two and three of the Sunshine Coast agricultural area plan.

Grant to help those with mental health/addiction issues

The needs have been assessed and more support is on the way for those with mental health and addictions issues on the Coast.

Shot fired in altercation near golf course

A 24-year-old Burnaby man is in police custody following an altercation at a home near the Sechelt Golf and Country Club Monday evening. On April 1 at approximately 4:30 p.m.