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Seeking a sustainable future

Disguised among the scenic backdrop of the Sunshine Coast is a 12-year old unkept promise, an agreement of a comprehensive land resource management plan (LRMP) for the Coast. Currently, according to the Integrated Land Management Bureau of B.C.

No smoking please - really

B.C. is taking the tough-love approach in the fight against second-hand smoke. Health Minister George Abbott announced Tuesday that smoking will be banned in all indoor public spaces starting in 2008.

Evaluating the trial numbers

The test runs are complete, and the outcome was what Howe Sound Pulp and Paper (HSPP) was hoping for.

Unlikely parties join in fight against drugs

Universes collided last week at the Sechelt Nation Longhouse, combusting into a day filled with emotion, knowledge and hope.

Twelve torsos go to auction

An unusual show opens at La Cabana Gallery in Sechelt this week.

Principals recognize great givers

The Coast's principals and vice-principals recently recognized two committed men for their unprecedented and ongoing support of local schools.

MP on Coast to hear concerns

West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country MP Blair Wilson was on the Sunshine Coast this week to meet with constituents before heading back to Ottawa later this month.

Salvation Army hosts World Day of Prayer

This year the Salvation Army hosted the World Day of Prayer in Gibsons. Members of St. Mary's Catholic Church, St. Bart's Anglican Church and Gibsons United Church also took part in the service.

Police seek public's help with ID

Sunshine Coast RCMP are hoping the release this week of photos of clothing recovered from Merry Island will help them identify the female victim.

Residents rage at safety forum

Speaker after speaker at the Highway 101 safety forum on Feb. 24 gave the Ministry of Transportation (MOT) representatives and RCMP an earful on the state of the Sunshine Coast's only highway.