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Wildfire at popular Lions Bay swimming spot likely human caused

Wildfire at popular Lions Bay swimming spot likely human caused

“It’s pretty tinder dry for this early in the season,” the chief said. ““Absolutely no smoking. No ignitions of any sort.”
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Coast Scene: Locals and visitors alike enjoy Egmont Day

Coast Scene: Locals and visitors alike enjoy Egmont Day

Great yelps of laughter echoed through the Lower Sunshine Coast's northernmost population centre June 3 as the Egmont Community Club-sponsored Egmont Day saw folks crowd to that location.
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Wildfire risk remains well above average across Canada this month

Wildfire risk remains well above average across Canada this month

OTTAWA — This is on track to be the worst fire season Canada has ever seen and the risk of wildfires will remain well above average in most of the country throughout the summer, the federal government warned Monday.
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Money woes: Canadians 'struggling' to make ends meet with rising housing, food costs

Money woes: Canadians 'struggling' to make ends meet with rising housing, food costs

While some Canadians are comfortable, many are struggling financially more than ever.
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Letters: Do the hospital and fire departments have tanks for water?

Letters: Do the hospital and fire departments have tanks for water?

'We are already unseasonably dry, although we might have a wet June, but with all the new housing popping up on the Coast, what are their plans when we run out this summer? If it carries on like this for another month or two, it’s inevitable. Military? Contract tanker trucks?'
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B.C.'s Eby says Asia trade mission that omitted China helps prepare for 'the worst'

B.C.'s Eby says Asia trade mission that omitted China helps prepare for 'the worst'

British Columbia Premier David Eby is wrapping up an Asian trade mission that omitted China and instead focused on Japan, South Korea and Singapore, a move Eby said was to guard against "the worst" happening in the region.
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'Most affordable' private Gulf Island listed for $1.375 million

'Most affordable' private Gulf Island listed for $1.375 million

Five minutes from Vancouver Island by boat
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Gibsons grocer planned to give out two grants but ended up giving out 15

Gibsons grocer planned to give out two grants but ended up giving out 15

'I didn’t think we would get many wonderful applicants, but was blown away that we received 15,' said store owner Arif Ahmed.
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Rob Shaw: Eby's trade mission aims to find partners in alignment with B.C. businesses and policies

Rob Shaw: Eby's trade mission aims to find partners in alignment with B.C. businesses and policies

Eby finding companies abroad with B.C.'s interests and ideas in mind
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Botanical Garden accessible path unveiled: Push, roll, walk, strut!

Botanical Garden accessible path unveiled: Push, roll, walk, strut!

On May 25, the Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden and supporters celebrated the grand opening of the first in a series of accessible paths connecting some of the garden’s feature collections.
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