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B.C. mental health advocates want election commitments

B.C. mental health advocates want election commitments

"The criminalization of mental health serves no one."
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After years of effort, derelict boats still plague coastline

After years of effort, derelict boats still plague coastline

A derelict sailboat has been on the sand at Gonzales Beach since a March 27 storm.
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Harbour Publishing's 50 years honoured at writers festival

Harbour Publishing's 50 years honoured at writers festival

'I think that one of the things that makes Harbour books is that they are timely books, even if the world doesn’t know they are timely at the time': Panel honours the publishing powerhouse during the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts
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B.C. fatal stabbing accused chooses B.C. Supreme Court trial

B.C. fatal stabbing accused chooses B.C. Supreme Court trial

Dillon Goth is charged with manslaughter in the 2023 Vancouver death of Jason Robert St. Anne.
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Seniors society: How to join seniors’ lunches in Gibsons

Seniors society: How to join seniors’ lunches in Gibsons

“Dementia!” Many seniors cringe when they hear that word.
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B.C. drug dealer sentenced to six years in prison

B.C. drug dealer sentenced to six years in prison

Russell Brown was found with fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and crack cocaine on two occasions, with a total street value of $43,000.
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Coroner's inquest will look into death at Nanaimo ferry terminal

Coroner's inquest will look into death at Nanaimo ferry terminal

An inquest into the death of Jer Wood, also known as Jerry Robert Smallwood, will begin Nov. 12 at the Nanaimo Law Courts.
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Hidden toxins in candles: What you need to know and sustainable alternatives

Hidden toxins in candles: What you need to know and sustainable alternatives

Made Trade explains that a growing movement toward sustainable candle alternatives is emerging, which can benefit personal well-being and the environment.
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West Vancouver scientists discover way to determine whales’ sex with surface water

West Vancouver scientists discover way to determine whales’ sex with surface water

The study could help unlock genetic secrets of the world’s endangered whale populations.
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Kisses & kicks: Kicks for talking during movie, kisses to motorists for giving cyclists space

Kisses & kicks: Kicks for talking during movie, kisses to motorists for giving cyclists space

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