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In the face of a mounting political storm, the man who initially approached former Liberal David Emerson about switching to the Conservatives thinks he should stay the course.

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) held a special board meeting Feb. 9 to receive recommendations from both the Sechelt aquatic centre and Gibsons community centre advisory committees.

In 1921, James Biggs of Bristol, England was blinded in an accident. He came up with the idea that he would paint his cane white so it could be easily seen at night.

The theme for Heritage Week this year, which begins on Feb. 20, is Our Cultural Heritage Places: Historic places that inspire, inform and entertain. Each community's heritage is distinctive and unique and the Coast is no exception.

Family and friends of both victim and accused filled a Sechelt provincial courtroom Tuesday for the sentencing for a near-death beating with a lacrosse stick in Roberts Creek last year.

The District of Sechelt is seeking ideas on what community members want to see developed at the Sechelt airport. Public open houses/information meetings have been scheduled for March 15 and 29 at the Seaside Centre.

Last Saturday the Sunshine Coast Salmonid Enhancement Society held the draw for its 2005/06 quilt raffle. The quilt, entitled Something Fishy, was made and donated by the Gone to Pieces Quilters Guild of Roberts Creek.

At a special meeting of Sechelt council on Tuesday, the Trails development passed third reading by a narrow margin. Coun.

The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) released its investigation report last week on the 2003 Queen of Surrey fire, citing concerns over regulatory inspections and ferry safety. The report notes B.C.

Creeker Shaun Stephens-Whale will have some company Feb. 19 when he steps up to the Climb the Wall challenge in Vancouver.