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Residents on the Sunshine Coast aren't impressed with what they see on Highway 101, and they are willing to put their names on paper saying so.

A potential Liberal candidate for the West Vancouver - Sunshine Coast - Sea to Sky Country riding is visiting Powell River this week to gauge support.

Former federal New Democrat candidate for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country and noted marijuana activist Dana Larsen made the trip to Halifax for the annual NDP convention last week, but found himself turned away at the door.

Emotions are running high in Roberts Creek following the death of a 135-pound cougar, which had been killing pets and livestock.

With about 85 per cent of single-family homes now hooked up with water meters and backflow prevention devices, the Town of Gibsons says the project has gone remarkably smoothly.

The Coast Guard hovercraft Penac has responded for two rescues off the Sunshine Coast in the last week. On Aug. 13, about 7:30 p.m.

Sunshine Coast RCMP are advising residents of an overpayment fraud scheme currently circulating on the Sunshine Coast. According to Const.

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for the week of Aug. 11 to 18: A suspected thief stole a vehicle between Aug. 10/11 from the 1300 block of Port Mellon Highway. The vehicle was later recovered in Roberts Creek.

Sunshine Coast RCMP are alerting the public to a report of a domestic bull possibly loose in the West Sechelt area. On Sunday, Aug. 16 at 2 p.m.

Despite stabilizing the water supply, there is likely no end in sight for the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) stage two outdoor watering restrictions. "In regards to stage two, we don't see getting rid of that anytime soon.