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What was he thinking?

Last week Sunshine Coast Regional District director Adrian Belshaw may have put his foot in his mouth when he publicly told police to stop busting marijuana growers. We're curious as to where Mr.

Can't we all just get along?

I've been living on the Sunshine Coast for a little over a year since taking over as editor in January, 2003. It's taken me a while to get to know some people and get up to snuff on the issues affecting us here on the Coast.

A fighter until the end

As I boarded the ferry last week, I knew the purpose of my trip to Vancouver was to say good-bye to my grandmother.

Scoop the poop

It seems pretty simple, right? It's a beautiful day and time to head out and walk the dog. While out walking, your dog does his business and, like a responsible dog owner, you pick up the mess. Done, end of story. We wish it were that simple.

Lords of the Rink: Return of the Referendum

The latest effort to build new recreation facilities on the Sunshine Coast got off to a rocky start last Thursday.

Violent attacks disturbing

The Sunshine Coast is joining the current trend of disturbing, violent criminal acts with a couple of serious incidents. The term home invasion is one everyone is familiar with.

Gateway project in turmoil

The Gibsons and District Chamber of Commerce has some serious damage control ahead after a week of turmoil.

If the foot fits

MLA Harold Long put his foot in his mouth this week with his uninformed comments about a scientific study showing high levels of toxic contamination in farmed salmon.

Animal abuse shocking

The SPCA is investigating another alleged incident of animal abuse on the Sunshine Coast. We received a letter to the editor from a Whistler man who witnessed the alleged act at Trail Bay Mall. He has filed a complaint with the SPCA.

Snow really does stink

After a week of being buried by the snow, I have had a chance to reflect on why I hate the white, fluffy stuff so much.
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