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Not much new at fourth hearing

About 100 people came out to the fourth public hearing for Target Marine Hatcheries' application to harvest sturgeon for caviar Tuesday night, with the same concerns and reasons for support expressed as in the past.

Wharf Rats work to restore iconic landmark

When you think of rats, you may envision destruction, but the Wharf Rats are working to restore a long-standing landmark in Davis Bay.

Douglas fir could be oldest on the Coast

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.

Tentative deal reached to end teachers' dispute

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

Rock wall moving but may return

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.

Weekly police report

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.

Tentative deal reached to end teachers' dispute

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.

Group doubts sunny forecast for ferries

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

Drinking and driving laws return

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.

SCRD board passes comments

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.