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Top doc cries out for more staff

Dr. Jane Bishop, president of the Sunshine Coast Medical Society (SCMS), has gone on record this week stating there is a crisis at St.

Nothing goofy about geoduck farms

It's a goofy sounding word, but geoduck (pronounced gooey duck) farming is quickly becoming a serious topic for residents of the Sunshine Coast. Seven applications are currently filed with the B.C. government to begin geoduck farming.

Great turnout

The Sunshine Coast Grandmothers and Grand-others (SCG&G) held its first general meeting on Sunday, Feb. 4. "We had a great turnout with more than 50 people," said group spokesperson Patt McGuire in a news release.

Museum presents roadshow

Do you have a family treasure or unusual collectible that you would like more information on or to know the value of? If so, then mark Feb. 24 on your calendar.

SCTA says ruling hurts education

The recently enacted school fees ruling is hurting students and teachers according to Sunshine Coast Teachers' Association (SCTA) president Denis Fafard.

Bond tours SD46

Minister of education and minister responsible for early learning and literacy Shirley Bond was on the Coast Tuesday for a whirlwind tour of School District No. 46 (SD46).

Pacific Spirit sent to public hearing

Sechelt councillors are putting on their armour and getting ready for an attack at the upcoming public hearing for Pacific Spirit Properties.

Passion for fashion

A variety of talented fashion designers, artists, performers and musi-cians from the Sun-shine Coast, Bowen Island and Van-couver are uniting to present Fashion Passion at Gibsons Heritage Playhouse tomorrow (Saturday) Feb. 10.

Special Olympics could benefit from funds

Buy a ticket and you could make dreams come true for Coast Special Olympic athletes. When Shara Cody saw that the B.C. Lottery Corporation was offering $10,000 for the B.C.

Grad portfolios up for debate

High school principals on the Coast will decide whether to proceed with grad portfolios with a decision expected this spring.
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