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Miracle May needs your help

A poodle dubbed Miracle May needs your help for a fast and speedy recovery. The Sunshine Coast SPCA is caring for a poodle after it was literally dropped from the sky by a bird of prey recently.

Open fire restricted within Coastal Fire Centre

Effective at noon today (May 16) category two open fires will be prohibited in parts of the Coastal Fire Centre's jurisdiction to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect the public. The ban will be in place until Oct.

Grant money now available

Working with British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association, Coca-Cola and Sogo Active have provided $170,000 for provincial and local organizations to support physical activity among today's youth.

ELF raises more logging concerns

The District of Sechelt will take concerns raised by the Elphinstone Logging Focus (ELF) group around logging in the Wilson Creek watershed to their next meeting with the Sunshine Coast community forest.

B.C. Ferries issues continue

While the upcoming changes in B.C. Ferries' Langdale to Horseshoe Bay schedule are set to take place on May 19, there have been issues with the matter of co-ordinating the changes with BC Transit.

Changes in store for mobile vendors

Mobile vendors who want to set up in the District of Sechelt this summer will have to get their proposal in to the District by May 27.

Hundreds of herring hatching

Hundreds of herring are hatching in the Harbour thanks to the efforts of the community and the Pender Harbour Rotary Club.

No early installation for Smart Meters

With a shift toward energy conservation, many companies and organizations are exploring strategies that enable better use of power. BC Hydro is following suit by implementing Smart Meter technology throughout the province.

Residents lobby to fix road issues

While getting government to take action is normally a slow process, one local group has managed to expedite the process. Road drainage has been an ongoing issue in the West Howe Sound area, as certain roadways have fallen into poor shape.

Closing arguments set in Groenke trial

The Vancouver trial of Gary Rudi Groenke, the former Sechelt RCMP officer and football coach accused of sexually assaulting three young boys in the '80s and '90s, is nearing its conclusion.