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Preliminary 2025 SCRD tax rates released

Preliminary 2025 SCRD tax rates released

"Moving forward mandatory projects and those strategic projects which will maintain service levels with the potential to increase service levels in the future" was the 2025 budget focus according to an SCRD press release.
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2027 date floated for commissioning new reservoir

2027 date floated for commissioning new reservoir

Lower crown reservoir to be built in a mined out section of the Heidelberg Material’s Sechelt mine, will include a 'geomembrane liner underlain by a non-woven geotextile' to protect the quality of the stored water.
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Sunshine Coast weather: Sunny skies to return

Sunshine Coast weather: Sunny skies to return

A mix of sun and cloud today and tomorrow, with full-on sun in the forecast for Friday and Saturday. 
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Two cats survive Elphinstone house fire early Tuesday morning

Two cats survive Elphinstone house fire early Tuesday morning

The lucky felines were found in the house by fire prevention officer Chris Facchin, after the flames had been extinguished.
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Letters: Take a hard stance on protecting ALR

Letters: Take a hard stance on protecting ALR

'With our escalating food prices and our weak dollar providing less purchasing power for imported produce, retaining our remaining agricultural land becomes more important than ever.'
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Letters: Gibsons' EV chargers not 'giving away our tax dollars'

Letters: Gibsons' EV chargers not 'giving away our tax dollars'

'The free Type 2 EV chargers in Lower Gibsons were installed during a time when chargers were typically free, and also not as popular as they are now; there are a few others from this era around town, too.'
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Celebration of life planned for Jesse Hawkins in Pender Harbour

Celebration of life planned for Jesse Hawkins in Pender Harbour

Girlfriend Cassie Stoll wants Hawkins to be remembered as a loving, talented 'man who loved life.'
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Letters: Farmers market offers many benefits to community

Letters: Farmers market offers many benefits to community

'I meet friends and neighbours, and say hello to various venders I know. I buy vegetables, baking, pickles, plants, honey and lunch as well as gifts.'
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Vanta Pacific resort on West Porpoise Bay receives second development permit

Vanta Pacific resort on West Porpoise Bay receives second development permit

Plans for construction of the Sechelt resort include a 20-room hotel, 12 cabins, restaurant, spa and swimming pool.
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Incident at Horseshoe Bay terminal means passengers must exit vehicles

Incident at Horseshoe Bay terminal means passengers must exit vehicles

According to witnesses, Route 3 to Langdale has also been affected with bottom loading only on some trips.
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