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Why some industrial properties in Sechelt haven't been paying sewer parcel taxes

Why some industrial properties in Sechelt haven't been paying sewer parcel taxes

Industrial properties on Sechelt Inlet Crescent are not technically part of the sewer service area, though that's starting to change.
Canada's mortality rate spikes, life expectancy dips for third straight year

Canada's mortality rate spikes, life expectancy dips for third straight year

For the first time last year, COVID-19 climbed into the third leading cause of death in Canada, behind heart disease and cancer.
B.C. in court against pharma companies in bid to certify opioid class-action lawsuit

B.C. in court against pharma companies in bid to certify opioid class-action lawsuit

B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma said the lawsuit marks a "novel approach" to speed up the process as governments try to hold companies accountable for making, selling and marketing opioids. 
Reservoir plan update slated for Nov. 30 SCRD meeting

Reservoir plan update slated for Nov. 30 SCRD meeting

shíshálh Nation’s Lower Crown raw water reservoir project is to be discussed at a special Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) board meeting at 1:30pm on Nov. 30.
Climate summit host used talks as platform for oil and gas deals that included Canada

Climate summit host used talks as platform for oil and gas deals that included Canada

One briefing note shows the UAE’s state oil company is 'willing to jointly evaluate international LNG opportunities' with Canada and other countries.
Baldrey: Nursing, education and construction — B.C.'s in-demand jobs by 2033

Baldrey: Nursing, education and construction — B.C.'s in-demand jobs by 2033

Health care and education careers will have opportunities abound in the next decade, says Keith Baldrey.
‘Sea of Light’ illuminates in Gibsons this week

‘Sea of Light’ illuminates in Gibsons this week

Annual food bank fundraiser returns to the Gibsons Marina
Good Birding: 38 Sunshine Coast bird species will be among those renamed

Good Birding: 38 Sunshine Coast bird species will be among those renamed

The American Ornithological Society has decided that ALL honorifics (a species name referring to a person) will be consigned to history and a new name allocated.
Sunshine Coast dancer spins up community support for Arrowhead Clubhouse

Sunshine Coast dancer spins up community support for Arrowhead Clubhouse

Dancer dedicates ‘Winter Warm-Up’ campaign to family friend
Kisses and Kicks: Kicks for crossing ferry lane, kisses goodbye to beloved dog

Kisses and Kicks: Kicks for crossing ferry lane, kisses goodbye to beloved dog

Here are the good deeds (and not so good deeds) that happened in our Coast community this week!