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South Pender Harbour water use still high, SCRD asks residents to conserve

South Pender Harbour water use still high, SCRD asks residents to conserve

Acting now helps avoid tougher regulations later and protects water for what matters most, said the SCRD. 
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Wildfire near Halfmoon Bay remains stable, crews making steady progress

Wildfire near Halfmoon Bay remains stable, crews making steady progress

Crews continue direct attack on 0.95-hectare blaze as fire behaviour remains low
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Sunshine Coast Rapids win first provincial medal –– and it’s gold

Sunshine Coast Rapids win first provincial medal –– and it’s gold

Sunshine Coast Rapids go undefeated at provincial lacrosse tournament in Langley
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Peter Kvarnstrom: It's time to buy local advertising

Peter Kvarnstrom: It's time to buy local advertising

B.C. urged to spend province's advertising dollars in towns like Merritt instead of places like Menlo Park, California.
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Art Beat: Where to find free live music on the Sunshine Coast this weekend

Art Beat: Where to find free live music on the Sunshine Coast this weekend

Free summertime music series continue this weekend with Slow Sundays in the Creek observing Celtic Sunday.
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Best of Syrup: Fake cop, brutal bike ride and a bear's tragic end

Best of Syrup: Fake cop, brutal bike ride and a bear's tragic end

This week's headlines feature a cop impersonator in North Vancouver, an alleged assault on a Penticton couple and the death of Tex the grizzly bear on Texada Island.
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'State of limbo': SCRD directors grapple with lack of support for rural firefighting

'State of limbo': SCRD directors grapple with lack of support for rural firefighting

As climate change increases fire risk on the Coast, how can local residents outside of fire protection districts receive or create their own fire protection?
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Updated: Wildfire above Secret Cove held

Updated: Wildfire above Secret Cove held

As of 9 a.m., the fire at Homesite Creek was listed as 0.95 hectares
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Letter: RCMP reflect in wake of Sunnycrest tragedy

Letter: RCMP reflect in wake of Sunnycrest tragedy

'The pain of witnessing such a loss has resonated deeply throughout our community.'
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With B.C. facing drought, how's the Coast's water situation?

With B.C. facing drought, how's the Coast's water situation?

Sunshine Coast Regional District directors receive their monthly water update.
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