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When Ed Hill was young and looking for a career, he had two strong interests: policing and art. When it came time to graduate, Hill sent off applications to an art college and the RCMP.

The trial of two men for a 2003 shotgun attack in downtown Sechelt ended in a plea bargain after the star witness for the prosecution walked away from B.C. Supreme Court June 20.

The Sunshine Coast Wooden Boat Festival is entering its second year this Canada Day weekend, after a successful event last year drew a crowd of 2,000 people.

One month: that's the time left in my Rotary exchange visit to Thailand, a short time to explore places I haven't been, visit exchange students and spend time with my Thai friends and families. My return date is set for July 14.

Get out and vote Saturday, June 25, on whether you want the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) to build new recreation facilities in Gibsons and Sechelt and take over the operations and maintenance of the existing arena and pool.

A 22-year-old Roberts Creek man has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault following an alleged assault early Monday morning. Nathan Cookney is in custody and will appear in North Vancouver provincial court today (June 24).

Mountain biking finds its way into every aspect of the curriculum in Doug Detwiller's Grade 6/7 class at Gibsons Elementary School.

Residents on the Coast are looking at paying a fuel surcharge ranging from 30 cents to $5.50 when boarding ferries should the B.C. Ferries commissioner approve the hike. B.C.

Residents' associations in Sechelt are rallying to demand more information on possible impacts of Pan Pacific's mining operation.

The Howe Sound Pulp and Paper mill is spending more than $1 million on security in order to meet new standards for international ports.