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BC Ferries adjusts Route 3 to connect bus services

BC Ferries adjusts Route 3 to connect bus services

Changes to address the on-time performance concerns of ferries sailing to the Sunshine Coast
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$80,000 in provincial funding for Coast libraries announced

$80,000 in provincial funding for Coast libraries announced

On the lower Sunshine Coast, Gibsons and District Public Library and Sechelt Public Library received $38,271.40 and $41,580.85 respectively. On the upper Coast, Powell River Public Library received $42,407.
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There'll be traffic delays along Chaster Road this week

There'll be traffic delays along Chaster Road this week

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is having a section of road disturbed during a watermain replacement last November, paved
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Federal agriculture minister visits Sunshine Coast’s One Tiny Farm

Federal agriculture minister visits Sunshine Coast’s One Tiny Farm

At the invitation of West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country MP Patrick Weiler, Marie-Claude Bibeau heard the challenges and opportunities of local food security from One Straw Society.
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After years in planning limbo, Silverstone seniors care facility in Sechelt breaks ground

After years in planning limbo, Silverstone seniors care facility in Sechelt breaks ground

Site preparation work is under way at Trellis Seniors Care Services’ Silverstone site and a District of Sechelt building permit has been issued for the planned 136-bed residential care facility.
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BC teen wins second gold at downhill mountain biking World Cup

BC teen wins second gold at downhill mountain biking World Cup

Sunshine Coast’s Gracey Hemstreet takes home another win after the second UCI World Cup of 2022 in Fort William, Scotland
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DJ battles addiction and gives back through a live event

DJ battles addiction and gives back through a live event

Tyler Cater said he is ready to bring his best to a live music fundraiser for the Coastal Recovery Community (CRC) on May 28.  The all-ages event is set to run 6 to 10 p.m. at the Roberts Creek Community Hall.  As of May 25, there were a few tickets still available for purchase on Eventbrite.
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Costs are up for Wakefield wastewater lift station: Council briefs

Costs are up for Wakefield wastewater lift station: Council briefs

Also, housing and development permits approved for 28-apartment market rental housing on Ebbtide.
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Pender Learning Centre to get washrooms and more

Pender Learning Centre to get washrooms and more

The lack of washroom facilities in the Pender Harbour Learning Centre will come to an end with an investment of $268,655 from the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) for a reno, addition of two new modular units and accessibility features.
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Letter: A late ferry meant missing the last bus and walking home in the rain

Letter: A late ferry meant missing the last bus and walking home in the rain

'The ferry I took home from the city was 35 minutes late, so the only busses leaving from the ferry had already departed by the time we arrived in Langdale. This left me with only one option; walking for over an hour on a dark, rainy evening to get home. '
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