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Weekly police report

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Nov. 9 to Nov. 15: * Overnight on Nov.

Impaired charges pending against crash suspect

A 20-year-old Roberts Creek man is facing impaired driving charges after blowing three times over the legal limit after an accident in Roberts Creek last weekend.

Referendum report available

The report of the Chief Electoral Officer on the harmonized sales tax (HST) referendum held June 13 to Aug. 26 is now available. The report describes the activities Elections BC undertook to administer the referendum.

Enforcement teams nabs offenders

Sunshine Coast drivers got a wake-up call recently when the enhanced road safety enforcement initiative (ERSEI) team paid a visit.

What you need to know about winter tires

Although winter tires are not mandatory in B.C., ICBC recommends their use in winter conditions particularly if you live in an area where you would normally expect a lot of snow.

Quizzing candidates on air quality issues

With less than one week to go before local elections, the Sea-to-Sky Clean Air Society (SSCAS) has released the results of a questionnaire delivered to all local candidates in the Sea-to-Sky and Howe Sound airshed, including the ridings of Town of Gi

Can you ID iPhone thieves

Sunshine Coast RCMP are requesting the public's assistance with a recent theft. According to Cpl. Steve Chubey, on Oct. 28, two teenage boys were caught on video running from Trail Bay mall after stealing an iPhone 4 from the Telus Store.

Health wish list for Coast candidates

Residents living in small towns and rural and remote communities across B.C., including the Sunshine Coast, joined together last week for a virtual town hall meeting.

Be prepared as storm season is here

This fall and winter, B.C. continues to be influenced by La NiƱa, which means colder and wetter than normal conditions. While this might be good news for winter sports enthusiasts, it also serves as a reminder that storm season is here.

SideStix wins again

Sarah Doherty and Kerith Perreur-Lloyd have been honoured once again for their innovative product SideStix, this time at the MISTIC Innovation Awards in Nanaimo.