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Special O wraps for the summer

Special O wraps for the summer

As programs came to a close for the summer, Special O wrapped up the sports season with a bang. Our AGM was held in the Gibsons Elementary library.
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Cadets get familiarization flying from one of their own

Cadets get familiarization flying from one of their own

On June 22 and 23, eight cadets of our 858 Skookumchuk Squadron had the opportunity to go familiarization flying at the Sechelt Airport.
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Kisses and Kicks: Kicks for parking at mailboxes, kisses for ferry boost

Kisses and Kicks: Kicks for parking at mailboxes, kisses for ferry boost

Here are the good deeds (and not so good deeds) that happened in our Coast community this week!
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B.C. homeowner interrupts attempted daylight break-in, gets bear-sprayed

B.C. homeowner interrupts attempted daylight break-in, gets bear-sprayed

Police are investigating "several leads in relation to this incident."
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Warnings expand as heat wave settles over B.C., with weekend temperatures set to rise

Warnings expand as heat wave settles over B.C., with weekend temperatures set to rise

VANCOUVER — A heat wave has settled over much of British Columbia with Environment Canada issuing warnings in more than two dozen regions about soaring temperatures that could reach into the 40s and continue next week.
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Opinion: Churches don't pay taxes. Should they?

Opinion: Churches don't pay taxes. Should they?

Critics argue that church tax exemptions represent millions in lost government revenue. However, others say that churches can and should use their funds to support local communities.
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BC United lags in fundraising in lead-up to fall B.C. election

BC United lags in fundraising in lead-up to fall B.C. election

B.C.'s official opposition party has fallen to third place in recent quarterly fundraising
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Pro-Palestinian protesters vow to fight on, as numbers dwindle at UBC encampment

Pro-Palestinian protesters vow to fight on, as numbers dwindle at UBC encampment

VANCOUVER — When the pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver started in late April, the scene resembled a festival.
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How hot will it get this weekend in B.C.?

How hot will it get this weekend in B.C.?

Two locations in B.C. are forecast 'to flirt' with 40 C amid the region's first prolonged heat wave of 2024.
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Updated: Squamish council delays decision on FortisBC TUP ‘lodge’ permit over location concerns

Updated: Squamish council delays decision on FortisBC TUP ‘lodge’ permit over location concerns

Council votes to bring the workers' accommodation TUP back to a future public hearing.
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