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The Council of Senior Citizens of B.C. (COSCO) expressed concerns with Howe Sound Pulp and Paper's (HSPP) amended burning permit application this week.

While many energy projects haven't been "green" in the past, that could change with the assistance of BC Hydro and a local non-profit organization, Top Environmental Network United Kinship (TENUK).

While schools across the Coast recognized Anti-Bullying Day on Wednesday, Feb. 23, students at Chatelech Secondary School participated in a special assembly aimed at reducing the risk of teen suicide.

In a close third ballot, Christy Clark was named the Premier-designate for B.C. Saturday night in Vancouver becoming the second female premier in B.C. history.

The Town of Gibsons is looking at ways to change how it runs municipal elections and is now seeking public input as it moves the process forward.

The family of Ken Newcombe is overwhelmed by the support they have received after a tragic logging accident claimed the life of the 28-year-old father of four on Jan. 28.

The District of Sechelt's new official community plan (OCP) will go to public hearing on March 1 for the public's input before council adoption. The public hearing will be held in the community meeting room at the District of Sechelt from 7 to 9 p.m.

Only a handful of people came out to a public hearing Wednesday night to have their say on changing the number of trustees at the school district from seven to five.

District of Sechelt council has decided to bring the original cluster housing proposal by Synergy Homes back to its March 2 council meeting for possible second and third reading despite previously denying the development at a committee meeting on Feb

The number one drug of choice for teenagers on the Coast may surprise you. It's not ecstasy or meth or LSD or marijuana, although all are available on the Coast. Most teens are reaching for a bottle of alcohol and drinking until they pass out.