Local News

This coming fall could mark a brand new economic development direction for the Sunshine Coast according to an announcement made at the Best Coast Initiatives (BCI) annual general meeting on July 7.

The Sunshine Coast has lost one of its most active and committed former leaders with the passing of Peggy Connor, who died at the age of 86 last week at Totem Lodge.

Sunshine Coast RCMP may have cracked a string of break and enters and property thefts after the arrest of what police are calling two "prolific offenders" from the Lower Mainland.

For economic development types, the story of how Vancouver Island's oft-overlooked Sooke snared itself a hotel and convention centre is the stuff of dreams.

Guy Dawkins' rescue of a young suicidal woman shortly before Christmas last year has resulted in the Sechelt man receiving a commendation from the Vancouver Police Department (VPD).

Coast Grade 7s outperformed the provincial average on the province-wide Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA), while local Grade 4s underperformed, according to just-released results from the Ministry of Education.

Jesse James Aimee, the 29-year-old Sechelt man accused of several sex crimes and Internet luring of minors, has been found guilty on several charges.

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for June 29 to July 6: Early on June 29, a thief broke into a business in the 5500 block of Wharf Road.

Sunshine Coast RCMP and the BC Coroner's Service have confirmed the identity of a body found in Gibsons last week to be that of Randy Webb, who was reported missing by family and friends.

Sunshine Coast RCMP are asking for information and public vigilance after a rash of criminal mischief across the Coast over the last few weeks. Sgt.