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Budget completed with boosts to parks and rec

While the final numbers are still being crunched, the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) budget is effectively done, with a slight average tax increase across the Coast.

Marina project urgent says committee

At a meeting Thursday, March 4, the Marine Access Committee discussed re-working its Trail Bay marina plan into a series of "bite-sized chunks," strengthening links with the Sechelt Indian Band and creating a sense of urgency for marine access develo

Rise in whooping cough cases on Coast

Following a higher-than-normal incidence of whooping cough on the Coast, health officials are encouraging people with symptoms to visit their doctors, and reminding parents to have their babies immunized.

Coast Reporter earns seven nominations

Coast Reporter has earned seven nominations in five different categories for this year's Ma Murray Community Newspaper Awards.

Hansen releases 'stay the course budget'

Finance Minister Colin Hansen presented what some are calling the 'stay the course' budget Tuesday afternoon at the legislature in Victoria. Others counter it does little for health care, arts and culture and education.

Coast FSA participation drops by 10 per cent

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Coast drivers changing their habits

Coast drivers are changing their driving behaviour to comply with new legislation prohibiting driving while using hand-held electronic devices, according to the RCMP.

SCRD eyes referendum for landfill

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is holding off on plans to convert the Pender Harbour landfill to a transfer station - at least until the board has been able to study the viability of leaving the decision up to a referendum of Area A resi

Weekly police report

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Feb. 23 to March 2: A shoplifter was caught at a business in the 5700 block of Cowrie Street by staff.

Garden Bay man receives sentence

Story: A Garden Bay man convicted of wire fraud, mail fraud and theft in connection with a multi-million dollar heist of United States government property, will face 54 months in prison. Bradley Garner, who lives in the U.S.