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Opinion: Act, before another person dies on Highway 101

Opinion: Act, before another person dies on Highway 101

'As transportation safety advocates, my colleagues and I are acutely aware of the danger the highway poses to vulnerable road users, a term referring to anyone not in a vehicle.'
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Political rally in Powell River outlines Conservative policies

Political rally in Powell River outlines Conservative policies

Pierre Poilievre fills Dwight Hall and annunciates his views on how he would lead the country
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Regional fire department funding boosts supported at 2025 Round 2 budget

Regional fire department funding boosts supported at 2025 Round 2 budget

Recommendations for more compensation for department volunteers were okayed with $150,120 allocated for Gibsons, $79,045 for Roberts Creek, $84,730 for Halfmoon Bay and $17,643 for Egmont and Area.
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SCRD budget: Cliff Gilker, Chaster Park improvements recommended; others to wait another year

SCRD budget: Cliff Gilker, Chaster Park improvements recommended; others to wait another year

2025 one-time spending of $1,198,850 for Cliff Gilker Park remediation of bridges and trails and $143,000 for access improvements to Chaster Park recommended.
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Letter: Mystery donations and tax receipts – what to include in e-transfers to charity

Letter: Mystery donations and tax receipts – what to include in e-transfers to charity

'But there are many donors (and I am sure that other charitable and service organizations have the same experience) who forget to enter their personal information in the memo section of the bank transfer.'
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Letters: Logged beaches

Letters: Logged beaches

'With the recent high tides, more and more floating logs and debris are washing up on our shores. It seems to be an environmental issue that appears to be going unchallenged but certainly not unnoticed.'
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SCRD budget: Committee recommends $20 million in 2025 water projects

SCRD budget: Committee recommends $20 million in 2025 water projects

The Langdale well field has tentatively been advanced
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Super high-resolution Sunshine Coast map updated

Super high-resolution Sunshine Coast map updated

If the drama of social media is getting to be too much, there's a more grounded way of creeping on your neighbours.
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$30,000 donation brings SCCSS another step closer to funding goal

$30,000 donation brings SCCSS another step closer to funding goal

Funding for secure, affordable housing for women vulnerable to experiencing violence, is more than 90 per cent secured.
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Assets review gives Dusty Road septage 'poor' grade on report card

Assets review gives Dusty Road septage 'poor' grade on report card

As part of Budget 2025, the District of Sechelt completed an assessment on everything from its vehicle fleet to cultural assets.
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