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RCMP investigating school arson

Sunshine Coast RCMP are actively investigating a case of arson following a small fire inside a men's washroom at Pender Harbour Secondary School Tuesday afternoon. On Jan. 4 around 2:30 p.m.

Simons to seek NDP leadership

Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons is jumping into the race to try and become the next leader of the provincial New Democrats.

Coast youth get in the game

The Sunshine Coast Canadian Tire Jumpstart Chapter had tremendous success in 2010 reaching families to help financially disadvantaged kids get involved in organized sport and recreation programs. In the end, the local chapter allocated $7,166.

Weekly police report

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Dec. 28 to Jan.

Senators praised for decision on staffing

The Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans has made their report public into the issue of staffing of lighthouses and has made some very strong recommendations to the federal government.

Heritage register looking for entries

As part of an effort to recognize and promote heritage conservation, the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) established the Sunshine Coast Community Heritage Register in 2009.

SIB concludes training program

The VanAsep Training Society and its partners are proud to announce the successful completion of the first independent hydro power plant operators training program on the Coast.

Street crew seize 1,300 pot plants

Several people are facing charges after two significant marijuana busts last month in Sechelt and Gibsons.

Weekly police report

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for the week of Nov. 23 to 30: RCMP attended to an address in the 5900 block of Cowrie Street after reports of vehicle doing donuts in the parking lot the day previous.

Oprah endorses local coffee business

Locally-owned coffee company Ethical Bean has won the coveted endorsement of talk show legend Oprah Winfrey; Oprah Magazine holiday edition, now on shelves, features the company's Exotic medium roast coffee.