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Sunshine Coast Community Action Team launches new six-week initiative

Much data unavailable as government officials busy observing National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

After staying in one spot for more than a dozen years, the Persephone is moving later this month. The vessel, also called the John Henry, is well known for its role in The Beachcombers TV series.

The week of Sept. 19 to 25 saw an increase in new COVID-19 cases on the Sunshine Coast, with nine new cases reported. During the same time period, Powell River reported only one new case, and the Howe Sound area had 37.

On a cool rainy morning, Rob Steele is lending a hand in the warm kitchen of The Bakery on Wharf Avenue.

The fundraising efforts of Sechelt firefighter Steve Achterberg have been recognized by Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC), with its Firefighter of the Year Award for 2020-21.

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Sept. 20 to 27: • Between Sept. 23 and 25, a suspect stole gasoline from vehicles parked on Sakinaw Lake Road near Highway 101, Pender Harbour, by drilling into the gas tanks.

COVID-19 hospitalizations at 19-week high.

77.1% of B.C. hospitals beds are filled. Pre-pandemic, occupancy exceeded 100%.

A record number of spectators, estimated at around 500 by event organizers, took advantage of sunny skies and warm temperatures to visit the sixth Sechelt Electric Vehicle (EV) Festival held Sept. 25.