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Stolen vehicle recovered; search for thief continues

Stolen vehicle recovered; search for thief continues

Police have recovered a stolen Nissan Versa but are seeking the public’s help to identify the thief.
Committee recommends six 2019 drag race dates

Committee recommends six 2019 drag race dates

Sechelt council’s committee of the whole is recommending approval of a six-event schedule for the Sunshine Coast Drag Racing Association’s (SCDRA) coming season at the Sechelt Airport.
SCREDO launches Voice Lab

SCREDO launches Voice Lab

The Sunshine Coast Regional Economic Development Organization (SCREDO) is looking for people under 40 to join Voice Lab, a group that will take over the work of Voice on the Coast, which was founded in 2011 to raise awareness of political, social and
Halfmoon Bay RCMSAR unit recognized for rescue

Halfmoon Bay RCMSAR unit recognized for rescue

A rescue performed by Halfmoon Bay RCMSAR involving a lost boat and three victims, including one unwilling one, was recognized by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) and RCMSAR as one of the top three missions of the year.
Skaters make appeal for extended ice time

Skaters make appeal for extended ice time

Without extended ice time at the Coast’s arenas, the Sunshine Coast Skating Club’s (SCSC) athletes miss school days, can’t adhere to training guidelines and drop out of the club altogether.
SAR breaks ground for new building

SAR breaks ground for new building

The Search and Rescue headquarters off Field Road in Wilson Creek will be getting a new building for its fleet of vehicles, with funding secured through a $50,000 Legacy Fund grant from the Sunshine Coast Community Forest (SCCF).
Deal between Squamish Nation and Woodfibre LNG worth over $1.1 billion

Deal between Squamish Nation and Woodfibre LNG worth over $1.1 billion

The impact benefit agreement between the Squamish Nation and Woodfibre LNG is worth more than $1.1 billion. This figure came to light after Bob Mackin of The Breaker reported the story on Wednesday.
Coast Reporter Radio: Supporting marine search and rescue and exploring the need to bowl

Coast Reporter Radio: Supporting marine search and rescue and exploring the need to bowl

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Raw sewage overflow at Wakefield Creek prompts shellfish closure

Raw sewage overflow at Wakefield Creek prompts shellfish closure

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has expanded the shellfish closure zone around Wakefield Creek in Trail Bay. According to a DFO notice there was a “raw sewage bypass” of between 600 and 900 litres on Nov.
SCRD emergency program in flux

SCRD emergency program in flux

The directors of a volunteer agency that helps disaster victims say they’re concerned about how long the Sunshine Coast Regional District’s (SCRD) emergency program has been “in transition.