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Constitutional pot challenge fails

A Vancouver man arrested and charged with possession of marijuana on the Coast last May has lost his constitutional challenge to have the charges against him dropped. "There is no basis for a stay of proceedings against Mr.

Matthews presents the search for Terra Nova

Tune in to the Music of the Stars with UBC's Dr. Jaymie Matthews and the Sunshine Coast Astronomy Club, on April 25 at the Sechelt Legion, as Matthews tells the story of Canada's Microvariability and Oscillations of STars (MOST) space telescope.

Senate passes Bill to amend Canadian Citizenship Act

Cathie Roy Forty-seven years after being stripped of his Canadian citizenship, Gibsons' resident Don Chapman is on the cusp of having his citizenship restored, thanks to Bill C-37.

Know thy neighbour: she could save your life

Know thy neighbour is a good motto. Know and prepare with your neighbour in case of an emergency is an even better one - and one that could well save you and your family's life.

Shelter closes for the season

It's not even summer yet; nevertheless, Captains Glynden and Diane Cross, pastors with the Salvation Army, are already looking for a building for next fall's emergency weather shelter.

Two trees too many

The investigation into Columbia National Investments (CNI) over tree harvesting on their land has been completed.

Graffiti targeted in Town

The Town of Gibsons and Sunshine Coast RCMP are hoping new efforts can solve the ongoing problems of graffiti and vandalism. Cpl.

Blast reports delayed, weather cited

After waiting weeks to receive post-blast inspection reports from the developer behind Trail Bay Estates (TBE), a small group of frustrated residents living near the development say they're on the brink of taking legal action.

A musician and an inspiration

Last week the Sunshine Coast had the rare treat of hosting Juno nominee, Prince George musician Marcel Gagnon.

Former Coast woman arrested in San Francisco

An incidence on the other side of the globe is hitting close to home for Gibsons resident Anita Couvrette.