Local News

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Aug. 25 to Sept. 1: Members located a male reported for his suspicious behaviour in the 2900 block of Lower Road on Aug. 25.

Public health officials say to brace for a "nasty" resurgence of the H1N1 flu virus when schools reopen in September, but are not recommending that schools close to prevent the spread of infection. Dr. Perry Kendall, B.C.

Consumers have voiced concern over how the harmonized sales tax (HST) will affect their purchasing power, but a group of B.C. businesses is saying the long-term benefits will help all British Columbians.

The docks Hospital Bay will soon reach out an extra 40 metres thanks to an $80,000 grant from the federal government.

A Madeira Park resident holds the distinction of being the 100th person to donate land in the EcoGift program in B.C. Barbara DeMott and her family have negotiated the donation of 2.

The tennis courts at Hackett Park in Sechelt are set for a $6,000 makeover with the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program serving.

They look like little more than rectangular, brown-coloured boxes with windows now.

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for the week of Aug. 18 to 25: A member observed a vehicle swerving and driving erratically on Highway 101 near Lower Road. The member pulled the vehicle over and noticed obvious signs of driver impairment.

Fleet down to two from six

The B.C. Forest Service and Sechelt fire department quickly contained a suspected cabin fire that spread into the forest on Aug. 20. The Coastal Fire Centre was contacted about the fire just before noon Thursday.