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Following a higher-than-normal incidence of whooping cough on the Coast, health officials are encouraging people with symptoms to visit their doctors, and reminding parents to have their babies immunized.

Coast Reporter has earned seven nominations in five different categories for this year's Ma Murray Community Newspaper Awards.

Finance Minister Colin Hansen presented what some are calling the 'stay the course' budget Tuesday afternoon at the legislature in Victoria. Others counter it does little for health care, arts and culture and education.

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Coast drivers are changing their driving behaviour to comply with new legislation prohibiting driving while using hand-held electronic devices, according to the RCMP.

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is holding off on plans to convert the Pender Harbour landfill to a transfer station - at least until the board has been able to study the viability of leaving the decision up to a referendum of Area A resi

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Feb. 23 to March 2: A shoplifter was caught at a business in the 5700 block of Cowrie Street by staff.

Story: A Garden Bay man convicted of wire fraud, mail fraud and theft in connection with a multi-million dollar heist of United States government property, will face 54 months in prison. Bradley Garner, who lives in the U.S.

Coast residents are being warned to use caution below the high tide line, after a large earthquake in Chile has resulted in a tsunami advisory for the British Columbia coast. An 8.

Local educators explored various ways to incorporate technology into their classrooms, as part of a School District 46 (SD46) professional development day held at Chatelech Secondary School, Friday, Feb.19.