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With the arrival of spring warming up even the chilliest of air, it's time to pack away the skis and snowshoes.

Local user groups will be hitting the ice with an extra spring in their skate. The issue of spring ice has finally come to a resolution after Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) staff met with user groups to discuss ice rink operational fees.

Working on one of the most important ongoing global science projects is a big title to lay claim to, but Sechelt-based engineering and environmental consulting firm Pelagic Technologies has been able to do just that.

Lance and Terry Sparling were instrumental in funding the completion of the garden pavilion at the Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden, so the society has decided to name the pavilion in their honour.

Voters will be casting ballots on Monday, May 2, after the Conservative government fell in the House of Commons on Friday, March 25. The government was defeated following a vote of 156-145 on a non-confidence motion supported by the opposition.

This week the Sunshine Coast joined the Canadian Cancer Society's first national daffodil campaign.

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BC Liquor Stores customers can help support Red Cross relief efforts in Japan by making donations at any of the 197 BC Liquor Stores located in communities across British Columbia.

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for March 22 to 29: On March 22, some scuba gear was lost or stolen from the Tuwanek area. The missing items include a bright red Halcyon lift bag, a pair of Scubapro black fins and a nylon diving line.

Plans have been halted to de-staff 27 lighthouses in B.C. including Merry Island in Sechelt, Entrance island off Nanaimo and Chrome Island off Denman.