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Three Sunshine Coast veterans were presented with the Republic of Korea's (ROK) Ambassador for Peace medal, July 7.

Nicholas Sean Forster, 19, of Sechelt was charged July 14 with dangerous driving causing death and failing to stop at an accident causing death in relation to Friday's collision that killed 21-year-old Shelby Rowland.

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for July 10 to 17: On July 10, an on-duty officer witnessed a vehicle speeding on Gibsons Way near Henry Road and initiated a traffic stop.

School District No. 46 (SD46) has appointed Barry Krangle as the new principal of Madeira Park Elementary School effective Aug.

This summer, have fun in the sun, but keep your cool indoors. Here are some tips on how to be smart with your power and cut down on your electricity use and costs.

As the temperature rises, so do the risks for your pet. That's the message from the BC SPCA as it ramps up efforts to raise awareness about the hazards and potentially fatal consequences when mixing hot summer heat and animals.

Local officials are hoping for a chance to pitch the idea of a passenger-only ferry service on the Sunshine Coast to Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Blair Lekstrom this fall.

The community is mourning the loss of Shelby Rowland, 21, who was killed on Friday afternoon, July 13, while riding an ATV on a forest service road in West Sechelt.

Changes to bus service in Sechelt have been proposed, and should the District offer their approval, the new arena route could be implemented this October.

Story: Letters from a few concerned residents prompted Coun. Doug Hockley to move a new cat regulation bylaw at the July 4 Sechelt council meeting, although the idea was short-lived.