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Bear Aware co-ordinator Kim Drescher wants to make sure people know what happens to bears that are trapped, in an effort to move people to action. "A lot of the bears that are trapped locally get destroyed," Drescher said.

The second annual Swim for the Salmon, held last weekend in Sechelt, was another tremendous success according to event organizer Quinn Barabash. More than 30 swimmers and boaters took to the water.

Chief administrator Warren Waycheshen has accepted an offer to join the staff at the District of Kitimat, Mayor Wayne Rowe announced July 31 during a special meeting of Gibsons council.

A recent photo of an illegal dumpsite discovered by a resident of the Sunshine Coast has gone viral on Facebook. Around noon on Wednesday, Becky Wayte's photo had been shared more than 600 times and had received some 8,000 comments.

The Sechelt Nation will fight to save an ancient chieftain burial site found at the mouth of Salmon Inlet, described as one of the most important archeological discoveries in the province.

If you were to meet four-year-old Oscar Dorval, you likely wouldn't know he's in a battle for his life, for the second time. The exuberant young boy was diagnosed with a rare form of kidney-based cancer called a Wilms' tumour when he was just three.

The Sunshine Coast Regional District's board members received an update on the Homelessness Outreach Project (HOP) July 26, when co-ordinator Jim White pointed out that most of the organization's clients are collectors of disability benefits.

At this time, the province is unable to help restore the damaged Sunshine Coast Arena in Sechelt, advised Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, during a visit to the Sunshine Coast, July 27. "They're still speculating.

Former Sunshine Coast RCMP detachment commander Kevin Picard is suing the force for allegedly damaging his reputation, causing mental suffering and unfairly dismissing him while on medical leave.

Sunshine Coast RCMP were kept busier than usual in the downtown core of Gibsons last Saturday night at this year's Sea Cavalcade.