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The provincial government will be providing an additional $40 million to increase services and capacity for individuals living with developmental disabilities, Premier Christy Clark announced Jan. 19.

A new proposal brought to the bargaining table last week didn't bring teachers any closer to a contract, and they may be talking about what the next steps could entail on Jan. 31. The B.C.

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is facing some difficult decisions during this season's budget process.

The District of Sechelt has joined the hunt for a space to hold drop-in dinners for the lower Coast's homeless community.

B.C. Ferries needs a shift in focus and a change in funding to make the service viable again, according to review of the Coastal Ferry Act by B.C. Ferry Commissioner Gordon Macatee.

Bargain hunters left Liquidation World empty handed and disappointed this week when the Gibsons store closed its doors.

The federal New Democratic leadership race will see another candidate on the Sunshine Coast next week. Paul Dewar will be on hand to meet the public and answer questions and concerns about the NDP leadership on Wednesday, Feb. 1 from 7 to 9 p.m.

A 26-year-old Gibsons male passed away in a single-vehicle collision near Roberts Creek Road, Jan. 19.

Several recent cougar sightings on the Sunshine Coast have prompted local conservation officers to offer safety reminders to the public.

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