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Alcohol and pregnancy don't mix. Healthy mothers and babies need everyone's support.

The countdown is on to complete nominations for the sixth annual MISTIC (Mid-Island Science Technology & Innovation Council) Innovation Awards. Nominations are due on Friday, Sept. 16 and can be made directly on-line at www.mistic.ca.

The Civil Forfeiture Crime Remediation and Crime Prevention Grant Funding Program will provide up to $500,000 to organizations across the province for grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to deliver programs that support crime prevention or crime re

Gibsons resident Lars Larsson is being recognized for his pioneering contribution to workplace safety and education.

Pender Harbour Elementary School is one of 44 schools around the province that will be getting new or upgraded playgrounds, thanks to funding from the province. On Friday, Sept.

After months of meetings, debate and public discussion, the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) has finally adopted a new bylaw enforcement model.

After being asked to fill out a survey from the Ministry of Community, Sports and Cultural Devel-opment on the development of a municipal auditor general (MAG), Gibsons council has decided to put their response on hold.

Story: For a majority of kids, summer camp can be a great experience. But for some, it can be a challenge, and children living with Type 1 diabetes are among that group.

Local accessibility advocate Bill Conway alleges he was denied service at the Sechelt A&W when he entered with his Seeing Eye dog on Aug. 23, but the store denies Conway's claim and says the issue was a simple misunderstanding.

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) has teamed up with the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCHA) to enhance the protection of drinking water in the Chapman Creek watershed.