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Editor's note: For the next four weeks, Coast Reporter, along with sister papers Powell River Peak, Squamish Chief and Whistler Question, will be asking the candidates a series of questions.

At a March 31 public hearing, more than 150 people came out to have their say or lend their support to those taking a stand for or against Target Marine Hatcheries' proposal for spot rezoning.

The Sechelt Nation will be fighting for land rights and title and supporting their youth under the direction of re-elected chief Garry Feschuk and councillors Jordan Louie, Keith Julius, Jessie August and Joyce Joe.

It looks like residents of the Sunshine Coast will be paying 4.15 per cent more each year from 2012 to 2016 to use B.C. Ferries, according to a recent preliminary decision by the B.C. Ferry Commissioner.

A change in government has resulted in the acceptance of a warship to be sunk in Halkett Bay, despite the same government's refusal of the proposed project just four months earlier.

The ballot for the riding of West Vancouver - Sunshine Coast - Sea to Sky Country just got a bit more crowded as a fifth candidate has joined the race.

Nicholas Simons' bid for leader of the provincial New Democrats is over as he dropped out of the race Thursday afternoon.

Our climate is changing. The facts of climate science demonstrate that we are the major cause through our emissions of greenhouse gases. Many parts of the world are mobilizing to change.

April 10 marks the beginning of the 12th annual Arts and Culture week in B.C.

While homelessness can be hidden, the issue itself cannot be ignored.