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Gibsons Council advances new aquifer protection bylaw

Gibsons Council advances new aquifer protection bylaw

Three-Stage permit process aims to streamline development while safeguarding the water supply
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Opinion: Social media falsely reports death on ferry from toxic drugs

Opinion: Social media falsely reports death on ferry from toxic drugs

A rumour has been circulating –– apparently prompted by a Facebook post –– that a medical emergency that delayed the Horseshoe Bay to Langdale ferry Saturday morning saw a 19-year-old die from toxic drugs. This rumour is not true.
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Obituary: Ron P. Jensen

Obituary: Ron P. Jensen

August 24, 1954 - May 16, 2025 Our family is heartbroken to announce that Ron Jensen, loving husband, father, brother, and friend, died Friday, May 16, 2025. He will be endlessly missed.
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Skaters bring home medal haul from Surrey

Skaters bring home medal haul from Surrey

The Sunshine Coast Skating Club had skaters at the final 2024-25 Super Series Victoria Day Interclub competition this Victoria Day long weekend in Fleetwood/Surrey, B.C.
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B.C. pulp mill fined for repeated pollution breaches

B.C. pulp mill fined for repeated pollution breaches

Domtar's environmental penalties at its Skookumchuck mill were dropped to $17,200, from an initial $39,000 recommended by ministry inspectors
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Obituary: Jill Vivian Alice Schneider (nee Cowan)

Obituary: Jill Vivian Alice Schneider (nee Cowan)

'Jill gave her time and love freely and will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her family.'
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Obituary: Donald Brandon Thomas

Obituary: Donald Brandon Thomas

'Don was a fairly solitary person at heart, but he loved learning about the world around him and hearing other people’s stories.'
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Obituary: Robert E. (Bob) Lemieux

Obituary: Robert E. (Bob) Lemieux

November 21, 1927 – May 14, 2025
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Obituary: Pamela Anne Carron

Obituary: Pamela Anne Carron

'Those who knew Pam remember her unwavering strength of character, her zest for life, and her capacity to love deeply.'
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Obituary: John Wray

Obituary: John Wray

'Deeply loved and missed. Forever in our hearts.'
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