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Five in hospital after eating bad shellfish

Tingling, numbness and paralysis were experienced by five people on the Sunshine Coast this week. The five consumed shellfish from Porpoise Bay, which was closed due to red tide and is also a designated sewage outfall area.

Film project finally a reality

In an isolated community far up B.C.'s wild Pacific coast, a lonely woman learns her best friend has been sleeping with her husband. Soon after, the friend is found dead in the salt chuck behind the wheel of her turquoise Camaro.

Reynolds the front-runner as campaign begins

John Reynolds, the incumbent MP for the riding of West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast, was a clear front-runner as the federal election campaign began last week.

'Hicks with sticks' bust up skater party

At least two people ended up in hospital last Saturday night (May 22) after a group of young men allegedly used hockey sticks to attack skateboarders staying at a private campground in Pender Harbour.

Workshops celebrate oceans day

The Sunshine Coast Conservation Association is celebrating Oceans Day 2004 with two free informative workshops designed to address the state of the Strait of Georgia.

Shooting schedule finalized

Film crews will take up residence in Gibsons starting July 16 to work on A Beachcombers Christmas, a made-for-TV movie to air in December 2004 on CBC television.

Provincial electioneering begins

With a year to go before a provincial election, campaigning is already underway in the Powell River-Sunshine Coast riding. B.C. Green Party leader Adriane Carr is first out of the gate.

Funding cuts put program in jeopardy

A new round of funding cuts to the community living association has the executive director concerned about the future of the program. The organization, which has doubled in size in the past few years, will see 4.1 per cent slashed from its $1.

Powell River man dies after weekend crash

A 19-year-old man from Powell River died of severe head injuries after his car crashed in Halfmoon Bay last weekend. Marcus Haynes was driving alone, headed north on Hwy. 101.

Preschool home to new community playground

Serendipity Preschool in Madeira Park is tucked away next to the Pender Harbour reading centre, Art Gallery and School of Music.It's a pleasant spot, next to the marina and across the street from the elementary school.