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Chat hosts student exchange

A four-year effort by Karin Tigert has culminated in the farthest student exchange she has ever coordinated, stretching from coast to coast.

Wood Duck Festival on Sunday

From 11 a.m. to sunset this Sunday will be all about the Wood Ducks in Ruby Lake. The community is invited to attend the fifth annual Ruby Lake Lagoon Wood Duck and Wilderness Festival. Guided hikes will be offered at 8:30 a.m.

Coast Reporter classifieds tops in the province

Last weekend at the B.C. and Yukon Community Newspaper Association (BCYCNA) Ma Murray Community Newspaper awards, Coast Reporter was awarded gold for its classified section, recognizing Coast Reporter classifieds as tops in the province.

Elphi principal to receive Community Award

The principal of Elphinstone Secondary School is one of 36 British Columbians who will be honoured with a B.C. Community Achievement Award on Tuesday.

Habitat for Humanity comes to the Coast

Members of Habitat for Humanity Sunshine Coast (HFHSC) have recently finished filing all their paperwork and are nearly ready to start building their first home for a family in need.

Mayor fuming over gas prices

Gibsons Mayor Barry Janyk is trying to get answers on how local gas stations determine their prices but says he's been left to draw his own conclusions.

Beachcombers returns

Get set to celebrate Christmas in July with the Beachcombers.

Government imposes back-to-work legislation

What started as a strike of staff deemed non-essential at St. Mary's Hospital ended up as a political protest late last week.

Youth make positive power play

A local program designed to get kids to stop bullying and start playing is catching on across Canada.

Scribble for Literacy on May 13

Come celebrate literacy on the Coast. Capilano College received nearly 60 submissions from local writers for its Scribble for Literacy contest. The event to showcase this array of talent will be held at 7 p.m.