Local News

Sunshine Coast Ferry Advisory Committee (SCFAC) sent a letter of appeal this week to B.C. Ferries Commissioner Martin Crilly, imploring him to lower the fuel surcharge and judge Route 3 on its own merits.

Gibsons Sarah Loverock passed another test Wednesday night. Wednesday was cutdown night as four Can-adian Idol hopefuls were sent packing.

This Sunday, July 2, marks the fourth annual garden tour from noon to 4 p.m., a favourite fundraiser for the Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden Society (SCBGS).

Reviewer's comment on Biffy Tales by J. M. Jock Gibb: You know that it's iffy when you sit in a biffy and search for something to read. So pick up this rhyme and have a good time, just right for your moment of need.

An independent watch-dog for sound forest practices has ruled in BC Timber Sales' (BCTS) favour after investigating complaints from Roberts Creek citizens.

Two people are in hospital after a serious two-car accident on Wednesday afternoon. At approximately 12:50 p.m., Sunshine Coast RCMP responded to the accident along Hwy. 101 near Leek Road in Roberts Creek.

A community advisory group has been started to help guide forest practices within Sechelt's new community forest and make sure the public's voice is heard in the process.

The start of a murder trial moved to Nanaimo from Powell River was delayed Monday because of confusion over computer disks.

The Queen of Surrey's debut back from its upgrade to the Langdale - Horseshoe Bay ferry sailing route did not go as smoothly as planned. Shortly after 1 p.m. Tuesday, the crew discovered a problem with a fire main.

It's going to cost you more money to ride on B.C. Ferries this summer. The B.C. Ferry Com-missioner has approved yet another fuel surcharge for B.C. Ferries, bumping local routes up 9.6 per cent as of Thursday, June 22.