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101 job losses at HSPP

Economic woes have played out harshly at Howe Sound Pulp and Paper (HSPP) mill as the company announced Wednesday that 101 employees will lose their livelihoods.

Becoming a welcoming and inclusive community

The Sunshine Coast is one of 16 successful communities across the province to be awarded a grant in the latest round of the Welcoming and Inclusive Communities and Workplaces Program.

Roberts Creek history exhibit unveiled

A piece of Roberts Creek history will be unveiled to the public this Saturday (March 7) at the Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives during a special exhibit from 2 to 4 p.m. at the museum located at 716 Winn Rd. in Gibsons.

Target Marine takes on court challenge

A heated and political debate that divided a community over a proposed fish processing plant may not be over.

Local man lucky to be alive

A 31-year-old Sunshine Coast man is lucky to be alive according to police after a serious accident early Saturday morning. Police say just after 2 a.m.

User groups team up in attempt to save ice times

The fate of a spring ice session at Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) facilities now rests in the hands of the Sunshine Coast Minor Hockey Association and the Sunshine Coast Skating Club. SCRD board directors voted last Thursday (Feb.

Area A catches its transit bus

After years of planning, the Pender Harbour/Egmont community bus is now in the possession of the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) and could be on the road within six weeks.

Paramedics may take job action

B.C. paramedics could take job action in an effort to have their contract demands met. According to union reps, paramedics in B.C.

Coast chapter launches community champion program

In every community across B.C., kids want a chance to play sports. Unfortunately, some families simply can't afford the registration fees for their children to play in a season of sport.

Budget round two: taxes up, services down

Brent Richter/Staff Writer Round two of the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) budget is in the books. Residents are looking at some decreases in services and staff and a hike in the SCRD portion of property taxes.