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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.

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake occurred to the west of Vancouver Island today (Friday) just before 1 p.m. and was felt in Sechelt. People in Sechelt reported some minor shaking in buildings across town.

Little four-and-a-half-year-old Rylan Johnstone can not see, can not talk and can not walk on his own, but his parents are hopeful stem cell therapy will change all that.

Editor's note: At the time of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001 Coast Reporter spoke with locals who had a connection to the tragedy.

A motor vehicle accident on Highway 101 and Snodgrass Road that sent a Vancouver cyclist to hospital may end in charges for a Sunshine Coast woman. Sunshine Coast RCMP responded to what Sgt.

B.C. Ferry commissioner Gordon Macatee heard concerns from his largest audience yet at the Gibsons and Area Community Centre Sept. 7, as more than 100 Coasters dependent on the ferry system came to voice their opinions.

Editor's note: Our readers responded to our call for memories from Sept. 11, 2001 as we draw closer to the 10th anniversary of 9/11 this Sunday. Here are their responses: I am a United Airlines pilot.

The BC Cancer Agency is looking for exceptional individuals whose efforts make a real difference in the lives of those living with cancer as candidates for the agency's 2011 Community Caregiver Award.