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Sechelt's Marlene Janke had a letter she mailed stolen from a Vancouver area mailbox last week, and Canada Post says it's not uncommon.

This year's Sea Cavalcade was once again marred by drunken partiers who brought an early end to the family street dance in Gibsons on July 23.

A Sechelt man will spend 14 days in prison for robbing the Lighthouse Beer and Wine Store on July 17. Sunshine Coast RCMP arrested 30-year-old Jeremy Joseph Glover on July 20 in connection with the robbery. Cpl.

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for July 20 to 26: On July 22, a suspect broke into a residence in the 5400 block of Burley Place by breaking a window to gain access. Nothing was stolen.

A $180-million funding agreement between the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia will help create more affordable housing options for B.C. residents and continue to reduce the number of households in housing need.

Friday's special meeting of council to further review the Gospel Rock neighbourhood plan was cancelled this week.

The Province has expanded its orthotics supplement for income assistance clients to ensure basic mobility needs are addressed, announced Minister of Social Development Harry Bloy on July 25.

Bicycling is a great mode of transportation. Not only is it part of a healthy lifestyle, but cycling also contributes to a greener environment.

In his first meeting with the Small Business Roundtable, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation Pat Bell challenged members to look beyond B.C.'s borders to promote economic growth and job creation throughout the province. B.C.

A new provincial government report predicts the number of skilled workers needed will exceed the supply of workers available by 2016.