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Several people are facing charges after two significant marijuana busts last month in Sechelt and Gibsons.

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for the week of Nov. 23 to 30: RCMP attended to an address in the 5900 block of Cowrie Street after reports of vehicle doing donuts in the parking lot the day previous.

Locally-owned coffee company Ethical Bean has won the coveted endorsement of talk show legend Oprah Winfrey; Oprah Magazine holiday edition, now on shelves, features the company's Exotic medium roast coffee.

When the temperature drops and dampness sets in this time of year, a little warmth goes a long way. It's in that spirit, realtors on the Sunshine Coast and Lower Mainland are taking donations of blankets and warm clothing to help those in need.

West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country MP John Weston, a member of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, brought his colleagues to Powell River on Monday, Nov.

Barry Janyk, chair of the Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET), announced amended proposal application guidelines for ICET last week.

Family and friends visiting residents of Christenson Village's cottage one found themselves turned away or cautioned against entering the past several days as some seniors in the home have come down with the norovirus, better known as "Norwalk.

Assessment of learning challenges, the role of the individual education plan (IEP), effective advocacy and life after high school were some of the topics addressed at a well-attended presentation on special education earlier this month.

With the first blast of winter behind us, Coasters should be asking themselves was I prepared and how do I get prepared when the next snow fall hits. Thanks for Cpl.

Linda Lorraine Howe is due back in court Dec. 10 to begin a sentencing hearing. A judge found Howe guilty on nine charges including attempted murder last month in connection with the March 2009 shooting at Christenson Village in Gibsons.