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Task force seeks input

The task force to attract, retain an engage the younger generation of the Sunshine Coast would like to invite the public to an evening presenting the draft plan to address the lack of settlement, employment and participation of the younger generation

Weekly police report

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Jan. 11 to 18: On Jan. 11, a personal electronic device was turned in by someone who had found it in Davis Bay.

Winter CounterAttack results are in

The province-wide 2010 Winter CounterAttack Campaign was a success. Police officers throughout the province worked hard to reduce the carnage on B.C.'s roadways caused by impaired drivers.

Resource recovery plans unfolding

The implementation plans for the new resource recovery facility in Pender Harbour are starting to come into focus. Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) directors received a preliminary plan at the Jan. 6 infrastructure services committee meeting.

New election model proposed

School District No. 46 may see a smaller number of trustees elected come November. Trustees passed a motion at Tuesday's board meeting to investigate reducing the number of trustees from seven to five under an "elected at large" model.

Local fire halls need more volunteers

Sunshine Coast volunteer fire departments are sounding the alarm: more volunteers are needed to effectively respond to emergency calls. Gibsons and Roberts Creek volunteer fire departments both have recruiting drives underway.

Local volunteers get revellers home safe

Dozens of people enjoyed a night out on the town and made it home safe and sound over the holidays thanks to Mokie Burnham and her volunteers.

Holy Crap to compete for business award

Brian and Corin Mullins, makers of Holy Crap cereal and local celebrities after their appearance on the Dragons' Den, have just been nominated for a Successful You Award through Small Business BC.

Directors seek more accessible service

Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) directors want to see more frequent and easily accessible transit service on the Coast, but that will take more study and funding if those goals are to be realized.

Vancouver gangs using Coast for grow ops

Finding a tougher go of it in the big cities, organized crime groups are buying property on the Sunshine Coast to run grow-ops, Sunshine Coast RCMP say.