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School District No. 46 (SD46) trustees want to know what you think about the idea of reducing the number of elected trustees in the November municipal election. On Feb. 23 at 7 p.m.

Sunshine Coast residents can now help save lives and the environment. Recycle for Life is The Kidney Foundation's unique fundraising campaign that offers people the opportunity to help save lives, protect the environment and spare landfills.

The independent panel reviewing and reporting publicly on the pros and cons of the harmonized sales tax (HST) and returning the PST/GST system wants to review relevant research from interested parties.

A Gibsons' home is nearly a total loss after a fire tore through the home Saturday night. Gibsons firefighters were called to the structure fire in the 600 block of Gower Point Road just after 10 p.m. Feb. 12.

In order to continue to operate docks on Gambier, Keats and Thormanby islands the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) needs to obtain letters of consent from the upland owners.

Sechelt council denied a contentious clustered housing development proposal in Selma Park on Feb. 9. The move came after council heard great public outcry over the proposed plan.

The Onni development planned for Sechelt Inlet Road between the Blue Heron Restaurant and Choquer's Machine Shop has completely changed direction, with the original 32 high-end units swapped for 104 smaller suites on the waterfront.

As elected officials headed back to Parliament after a six-week break, speculation about a spring federal election escalated. The budget, which is expected in March, will likely determine if the minority Conservative government falls.

An interview on Shaw TV last week with B.C. Ferries head David Hahn has set off a bit of a political firestorm over the possibilities of major fare hikes for minor routes. The fare increases have been submitted to the B.C.

School District No. 46 (SD46) board trustees heard a success story at their Feb. 8 meeting -all-day kindergarten on the Coast is working.