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Paramedics apply to Falcon for arbitration

Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts is rapidly becoming a megawatt star in B.C. municipal politics. A firm proponent of bringing business to her city, Watts was the guest of the District of Sechelt at an invitation-only luncheon on June 23.

For the first time in Sunshine Coast history, there is now fire protection coverage for all accessible areas. Community members gathered 150 strong for the official opening of the Egmont and District Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, June 20.

Issues and opportunities for a healthy regional food system on the Sunshine Coast were at the core of a forum held June 15 at Roberts Creek Community Hall.

Pender Harbour/Egmont residents filled the Madeira Park Legion hall June 13 for a public meeting on the future of the Pender Harbour landfill.

Several Coast Guard units, including the hovercraft responded to a distress call off Roberts Creek Friday afternoon, June 19. The Coast Guard dispatched responders from Kitsilano to Halfmoon Bay when they got a call after 1 p.m.

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.

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

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.

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