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Potatoes in her root cellar

An earthquake has devastated the Sunshine Coast. Ferry transportation is cut off and the grocery stores - those that have not been destroyed - have a limited supply of food and water.

Garbage power plans on hold at HSPP

A plan by Howe Sound Pulp and Paper (HSPP) to incinerate garbage to produce power for sale to the B.C. grid continues to sit on the back burner.

Back to school not just for kids

Back to school is not just for kids. Lifelong learners 55 and older are invited to attend a preview of courses they might enjoy at Capilano University, 5627 Inlet Ave., on Thursday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m.

Coast is home to a university

The Sunshine Coast can now say it has a university on its shores, and Sept. 2, 2008 started off the first class of potential university graduates.Dean Jean Bennett said this is an exciting time with possibilities for growth.

Mental health workers fight stigma

One in four Canadians is afraid to be around someone with a mental illness, and 46 per cent think mental illness is an excuse for bad behaviour, according to a recent poll.

33 years of just dropping in

Come to any Parent-Tot Drop-In location on the Sunshine Coast and you will find a vibrant, noisy hub of activity.

Pedalling for the cure

When you look at Alena Padovani, several things strike you. First of all, she's a beautiful young woman who exhibits poise well beyond her 15 years. Secondly, she looks the picture of health. But a year ago that wasn't the case.

SEA sponsors workshop

On Thursday, Sept. 4, former Mayor Bruce Milne will lead a workshop for potential candidates considering running for District of Sechelt council this November.

SIB no longer paying for elders' utilities

Elders of the Sechelt Indian Band are feeling disrespected and locked out by their own chief and council over a letter they each received this week.

Toastmasters to hit Pender Harbour

What is the number one fear facing Canadians? Violence, disease, war, rising gas prices, invasion by aliens? While all of these fears may be on our list, at the top, holding rank of first place fear, is public speaking.