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A Douglas fir tree found by two residents during a hike through the Roberts Creek back roads could be the oldest on the Sunshine Coast.

The provincial government reached a tentative agreement with teachers Tuesday night that is being celebrated by some and tolerated by others.

A contentious rock wall on Keats Island will be moved following a ruling by the surveyor general, but it may return after a 90-day time frame in which the owners can submit more information.

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for June 19 to 26: A Coast resident reported receiving a suspicious call from a male purporting to be a police officer, requesting a donation for a youth program on the Coast.

After months of negotiations and job actions that affected report cards and extra-curricular activities, the B.C. Teachers' Federation (BCTF) and the provincial government have reached a tentative one-year deal. B.C.

Representatives of ferry user groups say they don't share B.C. Ferries' optimism that ferry traffic will rebound despite ever-increasing fares.

The province's drinking and driving penalties were back in full effect June 15 after the B.C. government announced a series of amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act.

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) board voted June 14 to make a number of comments to the Town of Gibsons regarding the Gospel Rock neighbourhood plan. Gibsons Coun. Gerry Tretick excluded himself from the vote.

Deer can be dangerous when protecting their young, warned conservation officer Murray Smith, after residents from Halfmoon Bay claimed they were attacked by a militant buck recently.

A public hearing was held June 13 as planners with the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) sought to gather public comment on a highly controversial subdivision in Halfmoon Bay.