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Sutherland working to get Liberal message out

He may not be the official federal Liberal Party candidate for this riding, but that's not stopping Ian Sutherland from meeting residents and talking about the issues.

Crash leaves one in critical condition

A multi-vehicle crash last Thursday (Feb. 19) on Highway 101 has left one woman in critical condition.

Spring skating, hockey on thin ice?

The future of spring hockey and figure skating on the Sunshine Coast is on thin and possibly melting ice as the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is looking to close ice facilities in Gibsons and Sechelt by the end of March and through the summ

Coach wins provincial honour

A former Hungarian Olympic athlete turned Canadian coach will be recognized with a British Columbia community achievement award.

Public demands transparency for Phantom Lake IPP

Brent Richter/Staff Writer A small but passionate crowd turned out to a public meeting Wednesday to voice their concerns about a proposal to build an independent power project (IPP) at Phantom Lake.

A century on the Coast

Ted Hume has a lifetime of memories of the Port Mellon townsite. A lad of 10 when he first arrived at the Rainy River village with his mom and day, Pearl and Ernie, Hume figures he had the best childhood a person could ask for.

The British Isles by canoe

It was May 1, 2008 when a dream became a reality as our hand-carved paddles entered the waters of the River Thames in London. We were a team of 14 Canadians in a great canoe called the Montreal canoe.

MOTI to meet again with SCRD

Snow removal was the topic again between Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) directors, SCRD staff, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) representatives and the public Monday night.

New EDO starts April 1

With a varied background in forestry, economic and cross-cultural studies, Michael McLaughlin is looking forward to the challenge of helping to shape business on the Sunshine Coast.

Gag law protested

With duct tape across their mouths to symbolize being gagged, a small and silent group protested Bill 42 in Sechelt Feb. 13.