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Public weighs in on harbour plan

Coasters packed into Gibsons Cedars Inn Feb. 28 to catch a glimpse of the harbour area plan and share their comments.

Big cash for SCRD water project

Two-million dollars in funding was announced for the Sunshine Coast Regional District's (SCRD) water system improvement project in Pender Harbour, Feb. 23.

Ottawa CEO visits the Coast

News of the $1.

Teachers to strike next week

Teachers have voted to strike and they'll legally be able to do so from Monday to Wednesday next week, as long as Bill 22 doesn't get passed before then. Results released late Wed-nesday night (Feb.

$1.9 million left to help others

The Sunshine Coast Golf and Country Club was abuzz with excitement as whispers and questions filled the room of politicians and community members gathered last Thursday.

Student starts crime prevention project

A 17-year-old Elphinstone student is sick of seeing teens overdosed on drugs and involved in risky situations, so she's doing something about it.

Businesses warned of scam artist

A person who says they are a member of the St. Mary's Hospital Auxiliary and working on behalf of the Sechelt Fire Department, is targeting Sechelt downtown businesses seeking a donation.

Car crash victim airlifted to hospital

A 22-year-old male was airlifted to a hospital in Vancouver after losing control of his vehicle, a Ford Mustang convertible, on Highway 101, Feb. 23.

Simons to host DriveABLE meeting

Following a success meeting in Powell River Feb. 8, Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons will host a meeting in Sechelt open to seniors to discuss the DriveABLE program. The information meeting is set for Friday, March 9 from 1:30 to 3 p.

Weekly police report

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Feb. 21 to 28: Between Feb. 15 and 21, suspect(s) broke into a residence in the 6300 block of Menacher Road in Madeira Park. The suspect(s) smashed a patio door to gain entry.