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DMP questions dominate Pender’s all candidates meeting

DMP questions dominate Pender’s all candidates meeting

A capacity crowd and an overflowing Pender Harbour Legion parking lot greeted the four hopefuls vying for the Powell River-Sunshine Coast riding’s seat in the provincial legislature on Oct. 8.
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Advance voting for BC election begins this week on the Coast

Advance voting for BC election begins this week on the Coast

And, there's still time to submit questions for tonight's all-candidates meeting.
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B.C. scientists find wildflower fights drug-resistant tuberculosis

B.C. scientists find wildflower fights drug-resistant tuberculosis

Tuberculosis kills more than a million people a year, and without new antibiotics, experts say drug resistance could drive that number even higher.
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Minimum wage broached by Powell River-Sunshine Coast candidates

Minimum wage broached by Powell River-Sunshine Coast candidates

Impact of increases on small businesses among topics covered at all-candidates meeting
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Myles Gray case discussed at election forum in Powell River

Myles Gray case discussed at election forum in Powell River

Candidates questioned about police accountability at public meeting
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Information, not crime, the focus of Sechelt public safety meeting

Information, not crime, the focus of Sechelt public safety meeting

Some attendants of the Oct. 3 meeting walked out in frustration after 90 minutes.
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28 townhomes approved as Phase One of Shoal Way development

28 townhomes approved as Phase One of Shoal Way development

The townhomes are part of a development, will eventually include 117 townhouse-type units.
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Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation implements fireworks ban to address safety and climate concerns

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation implements fireworks ban to address safety and climate concerns

New bylaw enforces strict penalties starting at $250; year-round ban on sale and use of fireworks.
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Health Canada invests $12.29M to combat cancer among firefighters

Health Canada invests $12.29M to combat cancer among firefighters

Development of a national registry and earlier cancer diagnosis leading to better health outcomes for firefighters
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Sunshine Coast Tool Library let's you DIY without the commitment

Sunshine Coast Tool Library let's you DIY without the commitment

One Straw Society offers memberships to its tool library, which allows access to seasonal equipment and more.
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