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Building size up for debate

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is attempting to put a cap on the size of buildings throughout the District and earlier this week gave the community an opportunity to have their say.

Great time at Latona Beach

Spring break on the Sunshine Coast is a time when the Crossroads Community Church senior youth team swings into action.

Birds and mammals of Panama

Rand Rudland is the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Sunshine Coast Natural History Society. Rudland will present Birds and Mammals of Panama's Canal Zone on Friday, April 6, at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre in Sechelt at 7:30 p.m.

Advisory councils to have their say

Local ferry advisory councils (FAC) have been invited to give their input into B.C. Ferries' new term of service set to start in April of next year. Limiting fare increases is at the top of the agenda.

Legislation allows fees for some courses

The provincial government will hopefully ease the burden on school districts by introducing legislation this week allowing fees to be charged for some courses and materials.

Golfers can support a worthy cause

Flowers are blooming and the weather's improving - sure signs for golfers to spring into savings with the B.C. Lung Association's Golf Privilege Club Membership Book.

RCMP Staff Sgt. testifies

As he faced a man accused of killing 26 women, Sunshine Coast RCMP Staff Sgt. Brad Zalys started to speak, and Robert Pickton began to listen, as testimony continued in the largest murder trial in Canadian history.

Local man killed in boat crash

What started out as a routine evening at a logging camp on Deserted Island progressed into a night of utter chaos, as a rescue went awry, leaving one man dead, three others injured and the Sechelt Indian Band in mourning.

SCCA gets direction on complaint

The Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA) has received direction from the provincial ombudsman on how to proceed with their complaint against the District of Sechelt (DOS) and the Ministry of Forests (MOF).

A legend in the making

"Legend"" is not a title John McDermott would readily embrace, but his accomplishments have become legendary in recording industry lore.