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Ad agency linked to top B.C. NDP official paid almost $900,000 in 2023

Ad agency linked to top B.C. NDP official paid almost $900,000 in 2023

B.C. director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation: "It's ridiculous for the provincial government to be doling out taxpayer funds to close friends and associates."
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Photos: Lunar New Year celebrated on the Sunshine Coast

Photos: Lunar New Year celebrated on the Sunshine Coast

Gibsons Library hosted a Lunar New Year celebration on Feb. 10. The venue was full with guests of all ages who enjoyed performances on guzheng, cello, and violin, song and dance, calligraphy, origami, and traditional crafts.
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Bookstore in qathet closing after 20 years in business

Bookstore in qathet closing after 20 years in business

It’s a sad goodbye to a community hub, say owners
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B.C. researchers discover rare brain disease in children

B.C. researchers discover rare brain disease in children

The disease, which is associated with developmental delays and seizures, represents one of thousands of rare diseases affecting one in 25 children born in B.C.
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Tourism, hospitality and retail sectors seeking help from B.C.'s upcoming budget

Tourism, hospitality and retail sectors seeking help from B.C.'s upcoming budget

The provincial government is set to release the 2024-25 budget on Feb. 22.
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Roman Catholic archdiocese settles with priest sex abuse victim

Roman Catholic archdiocese settles with priest sex abuse victim

The man said sexual abuse of him by a North Vancouver parish priest began when he was six years old.
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B.C.'s gifted students program paused over mental health concerns

B.C.'s gifted students program paused over mental health concerns

University Transition Program for Gifted Students offers accelerated path for early entrance to university studies.
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Rotary Club distributes 1,300 Valentines to Sunshine Coast healthcare workers

Rotary Club distributes 1,300 Valentines to Sunshine Coast healthcare workers

Valentine’s Day is not just about flowers and romantic cards, it’s about compassion, respect and honour for our friends and fellow human beings.
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B.C. ministry's failures at landfill leads to dead bear, $21,500 penalty

B.C. ministry's failures at landfill leads to dead bear, $21,500 penalty

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure was penalized for years of failures to properly reign in litter and electrify a fence at a landfill in northern B.C.
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Sechelt Council Briefs: Shoal Way rezoned and Sargeant Road closed

Sechelt Council Briefs: Shoal Way rezoned and Sargeant Road closed

New 117-unit townhouse project clears rezoning hurdle in Sechelt
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