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Hospital expansion on track despite VCH budget crunch

Despite a $360-million shortfall in funding for B.C.'s health authorities, the St. Mary's Hospital expansion is still on track and patients should see minimal effects on their care, according to Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).

Gibsons pushes on for recycling

Despite the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) setting aside plans for curbside recycling to do a survey of residents, the Town of Gibsons is moving forward with its recycling plans.

Breaking News: Elderly woman crashes car into patio

An elderly woman escaped serious injury after crashing her car into the patio at the Sechelt Legion on Saturday night, July 18. Sunshine Coast RCMP responded to a call of a motor vehicle accident at the Legion around 6:30 p.m. Cpl.

CEO to retire early 2010

Twenty-five years of decicated service to the Sunshine Coast Credit Union will come to an end next January for Dale Eichar.

Merchants learn to report money laundering

Rotarians, business owners and financial institutions on the Coast were recently educated on how to identify possible money laundering transactions.

'Fire bomb' gives firefighters head start

Sechelt fire Chief Bill Higgs and other volunteer firefighters were in the right place at the right time to help fight a fire in Tuwanek on Thursday, July 9.

Former officer faces sex assault charges

A former RCMP officer is facing five charges on the Sunshine Coast related to an alleged series of sexual assaults in the 1980s. Gary Rudi Groenke plead "not guilty" in an arraignment hearing in provincial court in Sechelt on July 8.

Petition now has 600 names

A petition to return Gibsons Way to four lanes initiated by St. Bart's Anglican Church has now been signed by more than 600 people. According to Rev.

Group vows to push back against curbside plans

The Sunshine Coast Regional District's (SCRD) plan to move to curbside recycling in the rural areas will now face opposition from a newly formed citizens' group.

Man gets ticket for illegal jump

A 47-year-old man was lucky all he got was a violation ticket after jumping onto a moving ferry Wednesday night. According to West Vancouver Police Sgt. Trevor Jones, the man jumped onto the Queen of Surrey just before 9 p.m.