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The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association has designated the week of Oct. 1 to 7 Animal Health Week in an effort to promote public awareness and encourage responsible pet care.

A home in Gibsons was a "probable" target of a drive-by shooting on Monday, according to police. Sunshine Coast RCMP Staff Sgt. Brad Zalys said Tuesday afternoon that police are still investigating the incident.

With 400 km logged on their bike computers, the Cops for Cancer crew stopped at Camp Olave in Roberts Creek Wednesday night to stretch their legs, enjoy a Rotary sponsored dinner and reflect on the journey so far. Local riders Const.

Adriane Carr is stepping down as leader of the Green party of B.C. in the hopes of re-energizing the party and winning a provincial seat in the legislature - something that eluded her in two provincial elections.

Geographic isolation, limited transportation, financial dependency, lack of affordable housing and shame and embarrassment are barriers preventing older women who are experiencing abuse from seeking support, a research study has found.

Have you seen this man? Debra Dorey and her family certainly hope so. Dorey's husband Patrick Ratto has been missing since July 25.

Press on, no matter what challenges you encounter, and you will succeed. That's the message Capt. Janice Lloyd gave 100 women at a luncheon of the Sunshine Coast chapter of Canadian Federation of University Women, Sept. 25.

The Sechelt community forest board has promised not to log in Hidden Grove for at least five years. At a public meeting in Sechelt Sept. 21, Len Pakulak, chair of the Sechelt Community Projects Inc.

Pulling Together is once again making news on the Sunshine Coast. Last Sunday marked the first mini-pull ever done by the group.

Do you enjoy listening and being with people one on one? Would you be able to give at least a couple of hours of your time each week? If your response was yes, there could be a rewarding volunteer opportunity for you with the Sunshine Coast Hospice S