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Tibetans need sponsors to come to Coast

It looks like at least three Tibetan families will make their way to the Coast through the Tibetan Resettlement Project, and local organizer Janet Cotgrave hopes more people will learn what's involved and consider taking part.

Flu clinics now underway

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is encouraging people to "make prevention contagious" by getting vaccinated for the flu this season.

Gibsons policing office opens Dec. 6

The new Gibsons community policing office will officially open its doors on Dec. 6, but RCMP members are expected to be moving in around the middle of November, Staff Sgt. Herb Berdahl said this week, Berdahl announced the date during the Oct.

Workshops map out future of farming

Coast farmers, gardeners and consumers gathered at two venues on Oct. 27 for community workshops to discuss the future of agricultural production in the region.

Coast Reads underway

Coast Reads is now officially underway with students in grades 6 to 10 reading Hunt of the Unicorn and waiting to see its author on Nov. 8.

Hickey stopped just short of summit

Michelle Quinton Hickey came within 180 metres of reaching the summit of Island Peak in the Himalayas during last week's March to the Top expedition.

Tk'emlups, Sechelt vow to continue day-scholar fight

Public meetings with other First Nations will begin early in 2013 as the Kamloops and Sechelt Indian Bands continue to seek redress for residential-school day scholars.

FAC chairs question consultation process

The chair of the local ferry advisory committee (FAC) is concerned the recently announced consultation on ferry service by the provincial government is confusing and lacking key information for local residents to make an informed decision.

Weston calls trade pact a first for China

Member of Parliament (MP) John Weston is robustly defending Canada's new bilateral trade agreement with China, saying it represents a significant breakthrough with the Asian giant.

Squamish Nation gets 'first kick' at Gambier dock

A move by the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) to acquire ownership of New Brighton dock has run into a snag - Transport Canada is already considering another application.