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ICET announces funding for access trail

Mayor Phil Kent, the chair of the Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET), announced the funding approval of $6,681 for the Sechelt Groves Society to develop a wheelchair accessible destination trail, in the Hidden Grove Forest, a preserved area of old

Telethon raises $6,753,012

Variety - The Children's Charity's annual Show of Hearts Telethon raised $6,753,012 last weekend. The telethon aired Feb. 11 and 12 for 23 straight hours on Global BC.

Fire departments making progress

The number of fire department call-outs dropped drastically in 2011, the first releases of annual reports from Coastal volunteer fire halls have indicated.

Group wants to manage Tyner Park

In order to create a biodiversity park, the Ruby Lake Lagoon Society was seeking stewardship of a Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) property at the Feb. 2 community services committee meeting.

Town to pay Gospel fees

The Town of Gibsons will be on the hook for around $60,000 in consulting fees related to the Gospel Rock planning process. Following a short in-camera session at its Feb.

NDP's Dewar looks West

Federal NDP leadership hopeful Paul Dewar said, if chosen to lead the party, his first priority will be the West.

Paramedics head to bargaining table

B.C.'s ambulance paramedics, who have worked under an expired contract since 2001, started bargaining with the government this week, looking for improvements to their outdated collective agreement.

SCRD considers new emissions strategy

By diverting funds from carbon offsets to local initiatives, directors at the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) are hoping the municipality might achieve local emission targets sooner -a strategy that comes with a cost.

B.C. Ferries CEO visits Coast

A routine meet and greet turned into an opportunity to discuss the ferry commissioner's report when B.C. Ferries CEO Mike Corrigan visited the Sunshine Coast last week. Corrigan set up the Jan.

No charges in dog mauling

A dog recently mauled a sheep on Pratt Road in Elphinstone, but Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) bylaw manager Peter Longhi said a lack of eyewitnesses leaves bylaw officers unable to press charges.