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Paramedics protest in Victoria

Just days before bargaining talks resume, paramedics made their presence known in Victoria on June 8 as more than 200 CUPE 873 members held a noisy demonstration on the steps of the B.C. Legislature. Ambulance Paramedics of B.C.

Web Exclusive: Ignatieff pays visit to riding

Under blue skies and in a sea of red shirts, Federal Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff turned up in Horseshoe Bay Sunday to greet supporters and answer questions.

Water consumption hits record high

Reserves running dry

Major review for solid waste plan

The way solid waste in the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is collected is now coming under a comprehensive review.

Passengers rescued quickly as water taxi sinks

With some quick thinking and a little luck, passengers aboard a sinking vessel off Nelson Island were rescued without getting their feet wet.

Hospital expansion a go

District of Sechelt council heard that construction plans for the new St. Mary's Hospital are behind schedule, but will happen.

Elphi trail users unite for common values

Whether it's by foot, pedals, hooves or throttle, users of the trails on Mount Elphinstone were not shy last Wednesday night to share opinions on how the trails should be used in the future.

Arrowhead needs community's help

A drop-in centre for adults living with mental illness is asking the community for short-term financial assistance so they can keep their doors open.

St. Bart's starts petition

As drivers and cyclists adjust to the new road configuration on Gibsons Way, some people are not willing to accept it. The congregation of St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church has started a petition to object to the recent changes in Gibsons.

Open fire restricted

The Coastal Fire Centre has issued an immediate ban on open fires due to the high risk for forest fires. Campfires are permitted, however. The Coastal Fire Centre covers the area west of the height of land on the Coast Mountain range from the U.S.