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New gender policy approved

School District No. 46 (SD46) approved a new sexual orientation/gender identity policy at its final school board meeting of the year, June 12.

Kids excited to create new playground

Students at Langdale Elementary School are excited to spend $25,000 on new playground equipment in the 2012/13 school year, thanks to a grant from the provincial government announced last week.

Rider returns victorious

Despite heavy snows, mud slides and even tornadoes threatening the Iron Ride for ALS, Gibsons' Kevin Mason proudly rode his motorcycle into Vancouver on June 7, having completed a cross-country journey in just 89 hours and 10 minutes with friends Hal

District recognizes ACE-IT grads

Grad celebrations on the Sunshine Coast kicked off with 10 students being recognized for their efforts in completing the ACE-IT program during a celebration event at the Habitat for Humanity Sunshine Coast Village project in Wilson Creek last Friday

SD46 granted money to find savings

School District No. 46 (SD46) has received $7,317 to seek out possible energy savings in the district next year. The money was granted last week through the provincial government's $5 million carbon neutral capital program.

SCRD calling on province to enforce dumping laws

Directors with the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) said they were unsatisfied with the provincial response to illegal dumping during the June 25 policing committee meeting, where officials discussed what to do about it.

Bike lanes need improvement

Bike lanes were a hot topic at the June 25 transportation advisory committee meeting with Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) directors saying more co-ordination on planning and safety is needed between local governments.

Tent caterpillar population on the rise

The population of tent caterpillars on the Sunshine Coast "will probably dramatically increase over the next couple of years," warned retired agrologist Gus Butt.

Optimism high as Muj leaves ICU

Gibsons teen Muj 'Rodriguez' Saloojee is progressing well in his recovery, his family reported June 20. Hopes remain high that the injured 17-year-old will recover from his injuries.

Province reacts to accidental death, inquest

After a coroner's inquest into the accidental death of 76-year-old Joan Andrews made nine recommendations to improve conditions, Social Development minister Stephanie Cadieux reacted to calls for a more accountable Community Living BC (CLBC).