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Glacier "Owns the Podium" at provincial awards

Glacier Media Group is thrilled to announce its newspaper winners from the BC and Yukon Community Newspaper Association's Ma Murray Awards held April 30 in Vancouver.

Glacier newspapers recognized at CCNA Awards

Glacier Media Group newspapers exceeded expectations at the Canadian Community Newspaper Awards held in Vancouver on April 29.

Training funds bolster local emergency preparedness

To mark Emergency Preparedness Week, the Province is contributing $700,000 to fund training for local government emergency management staff and emergency social services volunteers throughout British Columbia, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor

B.C.'s minimum wage could cost more than 52,000 jobs

Increasing British Columbia's minimum wage to $10.25 an hour could lead to a loss of more than 52,000 jobs, according to a new report from the Fraser Institute, Canada's leading public policy think-tank.

Residents encouraged to Move for Health

May 10 is Move for Health Day and Sunshine Coast residents are being encouraged to get active.

B.C. takes firm stand against mud bogging

Ripping around in the bush and harming Crown land on an off-road vehicle might seem like recreation to some people, but in B.C. it is a crime.

Berry convicted of sex offences

A former Capilano College film instructor and director on The Beachcombers TV series has been convicted of numerous sex offences against young girls.

Weston re-elected

The Conservative's have claimed a majority government and local member of Parliament John Weston is heading back to Ottawa with that government.

Dakota Ridge looks to future

With the winter season at Dakota Ridge now complete, the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) discussed future plans and ideas for the outdoor recreation facility at the April 21 community services committee meeting.

Garbage and recycling fees going up

Sechelt councillors endorsed a five per cent increase to the fees for garbage and recycling collection and sewer usage in Sechelt at their April 20 council meeting.