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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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sechelt councillors recommended first reading of a controversial bylaw months in the making during their Oct. 24 committee of the whole meeting. The controlled substance bylaw was recommended for first reading by a majority of council, although Coun.

A tsunami warning issued for some coastal areas of B.C. after last weekend's earthquake did not extend to the Sunshine Coast, said Bill Elsner, emergency program coordinator for the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD).

Sechelt firefighters had a long day of hands-on training Oct. 28 when they used a donated home on the waterfront for fire practice.