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RCMP call for help with vandals

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.

62 per cent of ferries on time in June

On-time ferry performance on the Langdale run was 62 per cent in June, up slightly from last year, according to an operations report presented by Captain Daniel Kuiper, senior master of the Queen of Surrey, at the Southern Sunshine Coast Ferry Adviso

Summer sprinkling restrictions in effect

While you might be thinking your lawn and garden could use a drink, the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is asking folks to observe that level one outdoor watering restrictions are now in effect.

Coast crime rate continues to drop

Crime rates on the Sunshine Coast were down in 2009, a trend that extends back several years, according to the Sunshine Coast RCMP's annual report.

Coast battles cancer on bikes

A handful of Coast residents were among the 2,252 cyclists on the second annual 253 km Ride to Conquer Cancer June 19 and 20, cycling from Surrey to just north of Seattle and raising $9.2 million for cancer research in B.C.

Town suggests waterfront purchase

After a capacity crowd filled an open house meeting Monday night, largely challenging the latest Gospel Rock neighbourhood plan's vision to develop the waterfront, a new idea is emerging: buy it.

Police seek missing man

Sunshine Coast RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in locating a 53-year-old man who was last seen in Gibsons on May 28. Randy Webb was last seen around the Sunnycrest Mall in Gibsons on or around May 28.

Smaller campfires come into effect July 1

The provincial government is taking a bite out of the size of your campfires this summer in the hopes of taking a bit out of the forest fire season.

Sechelt praised, Gibsons panned in tax report

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has ranked the business tax structures of B.C.'s 160 municipalities and found Gibsons and Sechelt on near opposite ends of the spectrum.

Coquitlam delays expected

It could be another rough Friday for B.C. Ferry travellers. The Queen of Coquitlam is experiencing problems with one of its engines, meaning all sailings today (Friday, June 25) will be longer as only one of the vessels engine will be in use.