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Cannabis crusader coming to Sunshine Coast

Dana Larsen is touring the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island to promote the Sensible BC decriminalization campaign. Larsen, former candidate for the leadership of the B.C.

Pioneer businesswoman Wendy McDonald leaves amazing legacy

World-renowned B.C. businesswoman, the brilliant Wendy McDonald, died Dec. 30 at the age of 90. A trailblazer almost by accident, McDonald accomplished many firsts for businesswomen in her amazing lifetime.

Council backs plan to restore Gibsons Creek

The Town of Gibsons will throw its support behind efforts to improve salmon access to Gibsons Creek, council agreed on Jan. 15.

Council seeks more on medical marijuana

During the Jan. 16 council meeting, staff was requested to set up a meeting with ABcann Medicinal Inc., a national supplier of medicinal marijuana.

Coasters brainstorm ideas for change

It was a moving morning as well over 100 Coasters concerned about the economic well-being of women came together to brainstorm ideas for change. The Make Progress workshop at the Sechelt Indian Band Hall on Jan.

First baby of 2013 born on Coast

The first baby of 2013 has finally arrived on the Sunshine Coast, much to the delight of proud parents Tara Popp, 21, and Matt Hubbard, 24. Little Dominic Blake Hubbard-Popp was born on Jan. 9 at 4:55 p.m. at St. Mary's Hospital in Sechelt.

Shanks publicly criticizes own council

Sechelt Coun. Mike Shanks told council exactly what he felt they should apologize for during the Jan. 16 regular council meeting.

Local man faces child pornography possession charge

A Halfmoon Bay man made his first appearance in Sechelt provincial court on Wednesday (Jan. 16) facing a charge of possession of child pornography. Ian Stanley Reid has been charged under section 163.1(4) of the Criminal Code.

Local activist honoured

As a two-time immigrant to Canada, activist, author and award-winning filmmaker Bonnie Sherr Klein was surprised to hear she has been named an Officer of the Order of Canada.

ELF launches campaign against McNeill Lake logging

Elphinstone Logging Focus (ELF) is raising concerns over a plan to log a portion of the McNeill Lake watershed south of Madeira Park, but B.C.