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Holdback funds released

School District 46 (SD46) will have a little bit of money to play with in next year's budget thanks to some holdback funds recently released by the Ministry of Education.

RCMP ask for extra road safety

The Sunshine Coast RCMP are asking motorists for their patience and to exercise extra road safety in support of Bike to Work Week May 30 to June 5. Police are showing their support by signing up and participating in the program.

Sechelt Visitor Centre continues success

Sunshine Coast Community Services Society (SCCSS) is celebrating some great news. After having been awarded a five-year contract to continue their operations at the Sechelt Visitor Centre, they received confirmation of their success in obtaining a B.

The story of the Peace River

The Treaty 8 First Nations, the Wilderness Committee and the Peace Valley Environment Association are embarking on a province-wide speaking tour to talk about the threats to the Peace River Valley.

Upgrades key to Dakota Ridge success

A summary of the successful season seen by Dakota Ridge was discussed at the Sunshine Coast Regional District's (SCRD) community services committee meeting on May 19.

Council looks at electric vehicles

Sechelt council gave three readings at its May 18 meeting to a bylaw that will allow zero emission vehicles on Sechelt's roadways.

Hammer of hope rolls through Sechelt

The second annual Hammer of Hope Ride rolled through Sechelt May 17 raising awareness of Habitat for Humanity and raising funds to support local green building initiatives.

Politicians go to bat for 80-year-old drivers

Local politicians are going to bat for seniors who must take Drive Safe and Drive Able testing in the Lower Mainland in order to keep their licence after they turn 80.

Narrows Inlet IPP application nearing completion

Renewable Power Corporation (RPC) hopes to submit their application before the end of this year to build five run-of-river hydro projects in Narrows Inlet.

Wild salmon advocate visits Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast Conservation Association welcomed wild salmon advocate Alexandra Morton to Roberts Creek Tuesday night. Morton, a biologist and former whale researcher, has spent years working to preserve B.C.