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Police looking for suspicious male

Sunshine Coast RCMP are reminding the public about the risk involved in hitchhiking after a suspicious incident last Saturday night. According to police on Nov. 28 at 5:30 p.m.

Hospital expansion moving forward

With the money firmly in place, project leaders say the St. Mary's Hospital expansion continues to move forward. "Everybody talks about [how] St.

Pool mural to be removed

Despite some resistance from the community and its artists, the mural at the Pender Harbour Aquatic Centre has reached the end of its life.

Staff and programs cut in budget crunch

In anticipation of a tough 2010 budget, the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is cutting some programs and laying off staff now. The total cuts will result in about $620,000 in savings from the operating budget.

Local man charged with sexual assault

Sunshine Coast resident Donald Hensler, 82, has been charged with two counts of sexual assault. "Two separate [alleged] incidents and two separate victims," RCMP Cpl. Kris Josephson said when describing details on how the charges came about.

New traffic light approved

Getting across, turning left or even walking along Highway 101 at Roberts Creek Road is about to get easier and safer as the province has agreed to install a traffic light at the busy intersection.

No solution yet for Camp Olave

Nearly a month after Sechelt council voted to halve the permissive tax exemption on Girl Guide Camp Olave, no solutions have been found to the Guides' looming tax bill. At the special meeting Oct.

RCMP seek B&E suspects

Sunshine Coast RCMP are asking for the public's help after a pair of weekend break-ins to businesses in the Port Mellon area.

Schami four, death zero

Ray Schami, 72, has a knack for cheating death. He cheated it 30 years ago, when a brain abscess almost cut his life short. He cheated it again when a heart murmur led to an aortic valve replacement.

SIB honoured for their gift

Without the vision of the Sechelt Indian Band (SIB) 47 years ago, it's doubtful that St. Mary's Hospital would occupy its current central location on the Sunshine Coast. On Monday, Nov.