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As Edward Clarke lay in a coma in Vancouver General Hospital June 28, Nathan Cookney, the 22-year-old man charged with the attempted murder of Clarke, was freed on $25,000 bail.

The Sechelt Indian Band is building a recreation centre of its own behind St. Mary's Hospital, which is planned to be open to the public by 2008.

The Plaza of Nations in Vancouver was rocking last Saturday night as 1,600 breast cancer survivors took to the dance floor.

A dozen artists from on and off the Coast are preparing their work for display in glorious gardens, all part of this year's Art in the Gardens Tour that runs Saturday, July 9, from noon to 4 p.m.

The ballots have been cast. Regional recreation was given a thumbs up by the majority of the Coast with a 67 per cent "yes" vote June 25.

The 10 days reserved for the May Day assault trial at Sechelt provincial court definitely won't allow enough time to finish the trial, according to Crown prosecutor Trevor Cockfield.

Donations, both small and large, are starting to come in for the Sunshine Coast's proposed new recreation facilities.

When Ed Hill was young and looking for a career, he had two strong interests: policing and art. When it came time to graduate, Hill sent off applications to an art college and the RCMP.

The trial of two men for a 2003 shotgun attack in downtown Sechelt ended in a plea bargain after the star witness for the prosecution walked away from B.C. Supreme Court June 20.

The Sunshine Coast Wooden Boat Festival is entering its second year this Canada Day weekend, after a successful event last year drew a crowd of 2,000 people.