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Tips to keep away the bugs

B.C.'s cool spring season temperatures have helped keep the mosquito population in check.

B.C. improves public environmental reporting

The launch of a new on-line database will make it easier for British Columbians to keep track of the people, businesses and industries running afoul of B.C.'s environmental rules.

RCMP seek grocery thief

The Sunshine Coast RCMP are asking for assistance from the public in identifying a female suspected of allegedly stealing more than $200 in groceries from Claytons in Sechelt on July 25.

New genetic mutations found for non-Hodgkin lymphoma

BC Cancer Agency scientists have identified a number of new genetic mutations involved in non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). This massive cancer-sequencing study (http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/nature10351.

RCMP seek cigarette thief

Sunshine Coast RCMP are asking for assistance from the public in identifying a woman who allegedly stole cigarettes and ice cream from the Petro Canada service station on Sunday, July 24.

Fundraiser helps firefighter pedal for funds

James Ingram is encouraging residents to eat pancakes in the name of health - and for a good cause. The Gibsons resident and volunteer firefighter is holding a pancake breakfast at Smitty's Oyster House on Saturday, Aug.

Eichar receives service award

Dale Eichar, past CEO of the Sunshine Coast Credit Union, is thrilled to be named the latest recipient of the Credit Union Foundation of B.C. Dis-tinguished Service Award. "It came as a huge surprise.

Government's carry on with anti-trap measures

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is continuing its effort to ban animal traps on the Sunshine Coast.

No stalling for parking ideas

Sechelt council continued its discussion of parking management in downtown Sechelt, with some matters causing lengthy conversation at the July 20 regular meeting.

Reporter sees Coast from high above

When I was given the assignment of covering the Fraser Blues aerial performance at this year's Sea Cavalcade, I added it to my story list like any other assignment.