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Expansion making progress

Budgets and timelines are right on schedule for two major Sunshine Coast health care projects.

Gibsons chef in the running for on-line show

Gibsons' Elisa Hendricks hopes to take over Food Network chef Anna Olsen's job as host of an on-line cooking community, but first she must impress the chef in Toronto.

Sechelt doctor gets back to work

Sechelt's Dr. Isabelle Hughan is glad to be back to work this week, having received her permanent residence papers Monday, June 27.

Rural workers could strike

Mail is once again flowing on the Sunshine Coast following the recent postal dispute, but rural postal workers could take their own job action this December. Dec.

New vessel gets its first call

A dedication event for the Halfmoon Bay Coast Guard Auxiliary on June 27 to celebrate the service of a new boat in the Sechelt Inlet went from laughs to no laughing matter when the party was disrupted by the vessel's first call to action.

Mill housing under scrutiny by SCRD

Story: A decades old housing plan at Howe Sound Pulp and Paper (HSPP) is stirring up controversy among some Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) directors.

Target dominates OCP hearing

About 75 Target Marine Hatcheries supporters overflowed Sechelt council chambers at the official community plan (OCP) public hearing June 23.

Locals unable to save washed up shark

Pender Harbour residents sprang to action recently trying to save a shark that had washed up on the shoreline of Garden Bay. Area resident Vera Horicky was out walking her dog when she came upon her neighbours taking photos on the beach.

Governments unveil access upgrades

Accessibility improvements worth $46,000 were officially unveiled at the Rockwood Centre in Sechelt during a ceremony June 28.

Summer time safety tips

With summer finally here, Vancouver Coastal Health want to ensure you stay healthy by offering the following safety tips. Stay cool Avoid strenuous activities when the sun is at its hottest, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.