Local News

Local MLA Nicholas Simons announced his intention to run for leadership of the provincial NDP party this week to a crowd of about 60 supporters who came to the Jan. 5 announcement held in the Sechelt Indian Band Elders' boardroom.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.