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The Coast now has another employment program available for those who need it. The provincial government has announced a new $15 million employment and skills training program called Job Options BC, which will make its debut in Sechelt this week.

Sunshine Coast RCMP are alerting the public of a recent case of cheque fraud that was reported on the Sunshine Coast. According to RCMP, an offer of employment is made to the victim, and cheques are sent before or after the work is done.

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Feb. 1 to 8: A thief broke into a storage locker at a building in the 5800 block of Cowrie Street and stole a carpet cleaner. The thief cut the lock and took it away as well. Nothing else was stolen.

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With the flu having already hit hard in parts of eastern Canada, the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is encouraging British Columbians to take additional measures to protect themselves before influenza ramps up in B.C.

Acknowledging it's been a difficult 20 years and that there is a passionate and significant interest in Gospel Rock and its future, Gibsons Mayor Barry Janyk asked for positive public input into the Gospel Rock Neighbourhood Plan presented Jan.

The Sunshine Coast Regional District's (SCRD) draft solid waste management plan is one step closer to going out to the public for review. Dion Whyte, SCRD manager of sustainable services, made presentations at Gibsons council Tuesday, Feb.

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.

The Sechelt Indian Band (SIB) and Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) have officially renewed their joint management agreement for another five years to protect and mutually watch over the Chapman Creek and Gray Creek watersheds.

The expansion at St. Mary's Hospital is expected to be completed on time and on budget, although construction has hit some snags and the heliport pad will need to be closed for six months.