Local News

The B.C. NDP has set its sights on raw log exports, criticizing the province for exporting the resource at the expense of home grown manufacturing jobs.

A report called into question the adequacy of seniors' health care in the province Feb. 14, making 176 recommendations to address what critics have called a "crisis" in B.C.

The Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden Society hopes to preserve biodiversity by creating a 1.6-hectare native plant garden at their site on Mason Road in West Sechelt.

Jean Clarke, a long-time supporter of the Sunshine Coast and its Community Foundation has died at age 92 of age-related complications. Clarke was a passionate advocate of children and families.

The Province of British Columbia has been named Forest Capital of Canada for the year 2012 by the Canadian Forestry Association (CFA) in honour of the 100th anniversary of the BC Forest Service.

Coast Reporter has been named a finalist in five categories for this year's British Columbia and Yukon Community Newspaper Awards (BCYCNA).

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Feb. 14 to 21: A single-vehicle accident occurred on Heritage Road near Mason Road in Sechelt afteran "L" driver lost control while trying to avoid pot holes and ended up in the ditch.

The Sunshine Coast Lions Club of Sechelt is here to serve, and members put that motto into action last week while building a deck for all to enjoy at the new community building in Mission Point Park.

A new layer of protection is now in place for sled dogs in B.C.

British Columbia's justice system is facing a crisis that runs deep. Across the province and here at home on the Sunshine Coast, trial delays have grown long in the face of a choked structure that is being forced to operate with fewer resources.