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Teachers will again have the ability to bargain class size and composition following a recent ruling in the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Teachers were stripped of the right by the provincial government through the passing of a law in 2002.

A movement to ban leghold traps on the Sunshine Coast is quickly gaining momentum. On Monday night, a public meeting was held in Davis Bay to address the issue of a ban on traps.

Roberts Creek residents came out early last Saturday morning to share comments and give feedback on the 2011 draft Roberts Creek official community plan (OCP).

Starting on Thursday, May 19, the Sunshine Coast Regional Transit System will see a number of schedule changes.

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A 35-year-old Langdale man has been arrested and is facing charges after alleged threats were made to police and the man's roommate.

On the evening of May 8, an erratic driver was reported to Sunshine Coast RCMP. The vehicle was pulled over in the 5500 block of Highway 101 and the odour of marijuana was detected.

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) became a signatory to the Community Accord at its May 12 board meeting. The Community Accord seeks to foster an environment where individuals and communities feel respected and diversity is celebrated.

The provincial government introduced legislation May 11 to give British Columbia the toughest animal cruelty laws in Canada with higher penalties and greater accountability.

A poodle dubbed Miracle May needs your help for a fast and speedy recovery. The Sunshine Coast SPCA is caring for a poodle after it was literally dropped from the sky by a bird of prey recently.