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Gibsons fire district expansion study deferred

Gibsons fire district expansion study deferred

A group of homeowners asking for the expansion of West Howe Sound Fire Protection District, served by the Gibsons and District Volunteer Fire Department (GDVFD), will need to wait at least until 2026 for further regional district investigation; but they are hoping to do some groundwork in the meantime. 
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Environment Canada says winter will be more normal but still warmer than usual

Environment Canada says winter will be more normal but still warmer than usual

"It will feel like more of a typical winter for many people," says an Environment Canada meteorologist.
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Leaded gasoline legacy linked to surge in schizophrenia, ADHD and anxiety disorders, finds study

Leaded gasoline legacy linked to surge in schizophrenia, ADHD and anxiety disorders, finds study

Study links leaded gasoline to surge in U.S. mental health illnesses. Experts warn same multi-generational problem could be quietly playing out in Canada.
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Chapman water to cost users 5.5 per cent more in 2025

Chapman water to cost users 5.5 per cent more in 2025

After rejecting a proposed hike of around 10 per cent on Nov. 21, then receiving an updated report with the lower ask at committee on Nov. 28, elected officials sent that committee recommendation directly for approval the same day.
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Near zero visibility fog occurring now in qathet region

Near zero visibility fog occurring now in qathet region

Alert is for northern Sunshine Coast
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Andy Prest: A definitive ranking of Canada's provincial and territorial flags

Andy Prest: A definitive ranking of Canada's provincial and territorial flags

From worst to best, here's a rundown of the 13 flags of Canada. Where will British Columbia's busy design end up?
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Gibsons Wildlife Rehab Centre set to close at end of December

Gibsons Wildlife Rehab Centre set to close at end of December

An increase in costs and decrease in donations means the centre needs a holiday miracle to remain open.
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RCMP incident report: ‘Tis the season for Canada Post scams.

RCMP incident report: ‘Tis the season for Canada Post scams.

Sunshine Coast RCMP is warning thieves are using the Canada Post strike to scam anyone not paying attention.
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‘His heart was really into the community’: Barry Janyk, who served four terms as Mayor of Gibsons, remembered

‘His heart was really into the community’: Barry Janyk, who served four terms as Mayor of Gibsons, remembered

'He had a vision for what a community is and what makes the community a great place to live': Barry Janyk dies at 71 in Gibsons.
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Body of a man located in ts'ukw'um (Wilson Creek) on Nov. 30

Body of a man located in ts'ukw'um (Wilson Creek) on Nov. 30

Sunshine Coast RCMP asking public for dash cam or surveillance video or trail-camera footage.
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