Local News

A Roberts-Creek technology business took home second place and $20,000 in a recent regional business competition. SideStix Ventures Inc. captured the honours at the inaugural BCIC-New Ventures Regional Competition in Kelowna last week.

The Sunshine Coast Community Forest (SCCF) recently received the results of an independent public opinion survey conducted in late 2010.

Celia Robben has been appointed the new president of Sunshine Coast Tourism. After dedicating close to 10 years of time and effort, both Judy Spears and Chris McNaughton are stepping down from their respective roles as president and vice-president.

District of Sechelt council passed a motion at a Feb. 16 meeting to convey their concerns over usage of and payment for the existing RCMP building in Sechelt, in light of a new RCMP building currently being built in Gibsons.

The Council of Senior Citizens of B.C. (COSCO) expressed concerns with Howe Sound Pulp and Paper's (HSPP) amended burning permit application this week.

While many energy projects haven't been "green" in the past, that could change with the assistance of BC Hydro and a local non-profit organization, Top Environmental Network United Kinship (TENUK).

While schools across the Coast recognized Anti-Bullying Day on Wednesday, Feb. 23, students at Chatelech Secondary School participated in a special assembly aimed at reducing the risk of teen suicide.

In a close third ballot, Christy Clark was named the Premier-designate for B.C. Saturday night in Vancouver becoming the second female premier in B.C. history.

The Town of Gibsons is looking at ways to change how it runs municipal elections and is now seeking public input as it moves the process forward.

The family of Ken Newcombe is overwhelmed by the support they have received after a tragic logging accident claimed the life of the 28-year-old father of four on Jan. 28.