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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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Updated: Sunshine Coast Highway open

Updated: Sunshine Coast Highway open

The #4 Halfmoon Bay 12:13 p.m. from Trail Bay Centre is cancelled because of a highway incident. The next update will be at 1 p.m.
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After a 10-year search, Relic's jet boat from 'The Beachcombers' returns to Gibsons

After a 10-year search, Relic's jet boat from 'The Beachcombers' returns to Gibsons

It took a decade of searching, but Dean Fatovic finally located and returned the jet boat to Gibsons, where the CBC TV series was filmed.
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Coast Guard to end staffing at two B.C. lighthouses, following safety concerns

Coast Guard to end staffing at two B.C. lighthouses, following safety concerns

VICTORIA — Safety concerns have prompted the Canadian Coast Guard to make what is says is the "difficult decision" to end staffing at two lighthouses along British Columbia's coast.
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Parolee wanted on Canada-wide warrant after leaving halfway house

Parolee wanted on Canada-wide warrant after leaving halfway house

Police say the wanted man was seen on a bus destined for Vancouver.
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Advance voting to plummet in B.C.'s fall election, according to survey

Advance voting to plummet in B.C.'s fall election, according to survey

More than half of British Columbian voters expected to cast their ballots on election day
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33 plants that will shade you from B.C.'s increasingly hot summers

33 plants that will shade you from B.C.'s increasingly hot summers

A scientifically vetted list of trees and shrubs that will shade your backyard without poisoning the kids or burning down your house.
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