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Gibsons officials advance high-density housing plans: 172 residences proposed

Gibsons officials advance high-density housing plans: 172 residences proposed

172-unit residential project progresses, pending zoning changes and public input scheduled for November 2024
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Bears eating more and sleeping less in qathet region now

Bears eating more and sleeping less in qathet region now

Black bear sightings increase in October
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Letters: Use common sense, subsidize heat pumps

Letters: Use common sense, subsidize heat pumps

'The CleanBC Better Homes Energy Savings Program will reimburse homeowners up to $16,000 for heat pumps, but they have to be installed all at once throughout the entire home. The subsidy program allots no funds for gradual heat pump installation. If you’re on a budget, forget it. '
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Sechelt weather: How did this September compare to past years?

Sechelt weather: How did this September compare to past years?

The next 24 hours is set to see 22 mm of rain fall in Sechelt which would be almost half the total precipitation that fell during last month.
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‘Nobody wants to hurt a whale': Researcher shares crucial information

‘Nobody wants to hurt a whale': Researcher shares crucial information

Jackie Hildering: "We have a second chance with humpback whales. We need to be good neighbours."
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Should Sunshine Coast property taxes fund affordable housing?

Should Sunshine Coast property taxes fund affordable housing?

Sunshine Coast Affordable Housing Society president says it needs additional funding and points to a Cowichan Valley Regional District property tax supported service as an example of one way of attaining society sustainability.
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Sunshine Coast boat captain talks grizzly relocation: with video

Sunshine Coast boat captain talks grizzly relocation: with video

When it comes to relocating bears, Captain Kane Rushton appreciates the responsibility that comes with such a task.
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Woodfibre LNG issued a warning over procurement transparency

Woodfibre LNG issued a warning over procurement transparency

The provincial EAO has issued a warning letter to WLNG over its procurement transparency; the company says it is updating information and has contracts with Indigenous companies.
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Microsoft scam nets $14,000 from Sunshine Coast resident

Microsoft scam nets $14,000 from Sunshine Coast resident

RCMP incident report for the week of Oct. 1, includes impaired driving, theft of boat trailer.
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Directors want volumetric water bills 'ASAP'

Directors want volumetric water bills 'ASAP'

'I just think the approach is a bit more cautious than I would take and I encourage more boldness' Area D director Kelly Backs said in review of a staff ask for an undetermined amount of time to report on water rate setting.
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