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Heat waves cause spike in injured and orphaned baby gulls

Heat waves cause spike in injured and orphaned baby gulls

Anyone who encounters a baby gull is asked to contact Wildlife Rescue.
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Art Beat: Buddy Holly plays Sechelt, Creek goes Celtic and Lise Kreps retires

Art Beat: Buddy Holly plays Sechelt, Creek goes Celtic and Lise Kreps retires

A Chicago-based performer who got his start in Parksville will bring his acclaimed Buddy Holly tribute concert to Sechelt’s Rockwood Pavilion this month. Zachary Stevenson launches a B.C. summer performance tour with his Aug.
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Are you applying sunscreen properly? Here are 4 ways to make sure you're protected

Are you applying sunscreen properly? Here are 4 ways to make sure you're protected

Not applying enough sunscreen is a common mistake people make.
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Pender Harbour-Egmont highlights: Wooden Boat Show sets sail this weekend

Pender Harbour-Egmont highlights: Wooden Boat Show sets sail this weekend

Also, Rotary’s Peoples Choice Show & Shine coming up Aug. 10
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B.C. doctor says 'inexcusable' to see rising rates of HIV infections in Canada

B.C. doctor says 'inexcusable' to see rising rates of HIV infections in Canada

BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS research shows strategy to reduce deaths, new infections.
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Soccer is the story that has gobbled the Paris Olympics for Canada

Soccer is the story that has gobbled the Paris Olympics for Canada

Drone scandal a cloud over Canadian accomplishments
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Technology aims to keep B.C. seniors safe in their own homes

Technology aims to keep B.C. seniors safe in their own homes

A provincial pilot program offers devices such as infrared fall-detection sensors and medication dispensers for seniors who want to continue living in their own homes
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Powell River Rotary Club and chamber revive Blackberry Festival

Powell River Rotary Club and chamber revive Blackberry Festival

Record number of vendors sign on to celebrate food, arts, music and gathering
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Sold-out Slow Food Cycle draws hundreds

Sold-out Slow Food Cycle draws hundreds

More than 500 cyclists of all ages participated in the second annual Sunshine Coast Slow Food Cycle in Gibsons and area on July 28. Between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
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Highway closure near Halfmoon Bay caused by downed Telus line

The Sunshine Coast Highway was closed temporarily this morning after incorrect reports of a downed Hydro line.
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