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SCRD, residents voicing concerns

The contentious VisionQuest transition house on Pratt Road is now facing scrutiny from a number of provincial agencies and the Ministry of Health to determine what the future of the facility on the Coast will be.

Speeders targeted during Gibsons blitz

Drivers' speeds are being clocked on the Sunshine Coast in an attempt to remind people to slow down to reduce accidents.

Sechelt meeting works to define inclusiveness

On July 1 the Sunshine Coast is invited to witness a powerful document being adopted in Sechelt that will proclaim the entire Coast as a welcoming community.

Simons named critic for housing

Nicholas Simons, MLA for Powell River-Sunshine Coast, has been named the New Democrat (NDP) deputy critic for housing and social development.

HSPP could benefit from government funds

Five days after announcing more temporary layoffs at Howe Sound Pulp and Paper (HSPP), a new funding program from the federal government has renewed some optimism at the Coast's largest employer.

Bear head found

A tip from the public led to the discovery of a black bear's head in West Sechelt, but conservation officers are not able to determine if the bear was killed legally or not.

Ambulance service balks at talks

Paramedics say two days of talks with the BC Ambulance Service went nowhere fast.

Charges and injuries in weekend accidents

Sunshine Coast RCMP were kept busy on Saturday responding to two separate collisions on Highway 101. Around 10:15 a.m.

Medical emergency causes sailing delays

The Queen of Surrey is running approximately 35 minutes late due to an earlier medical emergency Monday morning, June 15. According to B.C.

Meeting draws angry response

Residents filled Frank West Hall and lined up out the door at the Elphinstone Electors' Community Association meeting June 10 to air their anger and concerns over the VisionQuest transition house now open on Pratt Road.