Local News

Conservative member of Parliament John Weston says he's enjoyed his summer with family and friends, but is looking forward to getting back to Ottawa and back to work.

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Aug. 30 to Sept. 2: On Aug. 31, a business in the 900 block of Gibsons Way reported three male youths who had been witnessed shoplifting some items before leaving the store.

A new phone scam has ignited some anger in Sechelt fire Chief Bill Higgs. Higgs said the scam, which has been blazing up the phone lines in the Lower Mainland, involves people asking for donations to the Fire Chief's Association of B.C.

On Thursday, Sept. 1, Sunshine Coast RCMP responded to a vicious assault that occurred at the bus stop in front of the Raven's Cry Theatre in Sechelt.

Free energy from the sun is now pouring into the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) administration office thanks to a recently completed solar hot water heating system.

Almost 200 students on the Sunshine Coast received a nice surprise in time for the new school year - a backpack filled with basic school supplies they likely would not have been able to afford otherwise.

B.C. drivers seem to be getting the message that using a cellphone or other hand-held devices while driving is extremely dangerous.

The Sechelt Indian Band (SIB) held a forum on North Coast Salish Culture and Heritage Aug. 27, giving archaeologists, anthropologists and First Nations representatives a chance to talk shop and share ideas.

You may have noticed a new sign at the Sechelt Golf and Country Club this week, signalling some big changes for the 18-hole golf course.

With Rotary Club youth exchanges in full swing locally, Pender Harbour and the Sunshine Coast are the latest Rotary clubs to host international students, starting next week.