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Sign up for the Halfmoon Bay Sail Pass!

Sign up for the Halfmoon Bay Sail Pass!

Plans are under way for the fifth annual Halfmoon Bay Sail Pass, scheduled for Dec. 14 (weather dependant). Those who wish to participate with their decorated boats are asked to get in touch with Lynn Smith at LynnSmith@goldfinancial.
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Letters: High water use raises questions

Letters: High water use raises questions

'It is astounding that almost one third of our treated water is being used by so few. This results in a severe impact on our dry season shortages and our capital needs to fund new sources or storage. Has this been the cause of our water shortage problems in past years? '
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Letters: Demand accountability for bear deaths

Letters: Demand accountability for bear deaths

'Why so many more black bear deaths in B.C. in the last couple of years? Can’t we give them a break?'
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Letters: B.C. bucks the trend, barely

Letters: B.C. bucks the trend, barely

'The world is a tough place to govern right now with post-COVID hangovers, Putin invading Ukraine, Gaza, high interest rates, housing shortages, food and cost of living inflation, etc. The result of all this dismal news is that it is near impossible for an incumbent government, anywhere in the world, to be re-elected. They are tarred with the current state of affairs.'
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Secret Cove boat fire still under investigation

Secret Cove boat fire still under investigation

A boat and trailer caught fire in Secret Cove, Tuesday afternoon.
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New 'WLRS' minister Randene Neill says she remains focused on Coast issues

New 'WLRS' minister Randene Neill says she remains focused on Coast issues

Newly elected MLA says appointment as Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship good news for Powell River-Sunshine Coast.
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‘Boxing saved my life’: North Vancouver battler becomes national champion

‘Boxing saved my life’: North Vancouver battler becomes national champion

Sabrina ‘The Machine’ Simmons fought tough opponents and personal demons to become one of Canada’s top boxers
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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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