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Come to any Parent-Tot Drop-In location on the Sunshine Coast and you will find a vibrant, noisy hub of activity.

When you look at Alena Padovani, several things strike you. First of all, she's a beautiful young woman who exhibits poise well beyond her 15 years. Secondly, she looks the picture of health. But a year ago that wasn't the case.

On Thursday, Sept. 4, former Mayor Bruce Milne will lead a workshop for potential candidates considering running for District of Sechelt council this November.

Elders of the Sechelt Indian Band are feeling disrespected and locked out by their own chief and council over a letter they each received this week.

What is the number one fear facing Canadians? Violence, disease, war, rising gas prices, invasion by aliens? While all of these fears may be on our list, at the top, holding rank of first place fear, is public speaking.

John Weston left on a trip to Africa a proud Canadian and returned a proud and grateful Canadian.

A Sunshine Coast man has been added to the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR), after being successfully prosecuted for at least one incident of a sexual assault against a young woman.

Saturday, Aug. 23, the site of the future botanical garden on Mason Road in West Sechelt had some old-fashioned elbow grease applied as a volunteer work party began the job of clearing Scotch broom from the land and old junk from the buildings.

Mona Groves, local manager of Home Care Services, is pleased as punch - and with good reason.

Blair Wilson switches parties to become Canada's first Green Party MP Updated Saturday, Aug. 30, 10:30 a.m.