Local News

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for the week of March 8 to 15: A police officer stopped a vehicle in the 1200 block of Highway 101 after witnessing the occupant driving well below the speed limit and swerving in its lane.

Women crowding in front of computers and television sets across the country late last week were jubilant. For the last four years they have been working to support Bill C-393, also known as Canada's Access to Medicines Regime (CAMR).

Another rash of unlocked vehicles ransacked by thieves has prompted Sunshine Coast RCMP to issue another warning to the public. According to Cpl.

Sunshine Coast RCMP are seeking the public's help following an break-in at YMCA Camp Elphinstone. Police responded to the report of the break-in on March 8.

A report done by the Human Early Learning Partnership for the Business Council of British Columbia in 2009 showed that the costs associated with vulnerabilities in children as they age and need services is equivalent to $401 billion plus 3.

Sunshine Coast RCMP recovered numerous items of stolen property after receiving an anonymous tip last week. On March 8, RCMP received a tip of some suspicious property dumped up McNair Logging Road off the Port Melon Highway in Langdale.

If you are still waiting for a Telus rebate - rest assured that the cheque is in the mail - and addressed properly.

It's not always easy to ask for help, particularly for youth in need, but a local organization is trying to bridge that gap and meet those needs. Sunshine Coast Youth Outreach (SCYO) is a program designed to promote increased youth safety.

School District No. 46 (SD46) is looking at a new bottled water policy. At the March 8 board meeting, trustees discussed a motion brought forward by trustee Jason Scott.

The Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP) will be making its debut for public review towards the end of this month.