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Close to $1 million boost for Coast wildfire risk reduction

Close to $1 million boost for Coast wildfire risk reduction

Through the Sunshine Coast Community Forest, $400,000 will be invested in development of fuel management prescriptions and $566,812 for on-the-ground treatments.
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Transit funding, dock costs and rezoning: April 10 SCRD meeting highlights

Transit funding, dock costs and rezoning: April 10 SCRD meeting highlights

Committee and board meeting agendas were lighter than usual, as elected officials were set to travel to the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities Association convention in Nanaimo April 11 to 13.
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Some vessels on BC Ferries Route 3 will travel at slower pace

Some vessels on BC Ferries Route 3 will travel at slower pace

BC Ferries says the reduction in speed should only add minutes to each trip.
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Well near hospital could be a major Chapman system water source

Well near hospital could be a major Chapman system water source

While further testing is needed to confirm the early exploration results, consultant Ineke Kalwij estimated the output of a production well at the site could yield 74 litres per second.
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Gibsons bylaw officers receive Leadership and Valour Award

Gibsons bylaw officers receive Leadership and Valour Award

The officers spotted a house fire and helped evacuate the residents who were unaware of the blaze.
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B.C. Ferries' four new major vessels will not be made in Canada

B.C. Ferries' four new major vessels will not be made in Canada

The executive director of shipbuilding says no Canadian shipyards submitted proposals for the major vessel program
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tsain-ko launches ‘Serve Your swiya’ community initiative

tsain-ko launches ‘Serve Your swiya’ community initiative

Kicks off with a FireSmart cleanup event at shíshálh Nation Longhouse
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RCMP incident report: Leave your dog at home, not in a hot vehicle

RCMP incident report: Leave your dog at home, not in a hot vehicle

Impaired driving charges on the rise on the lower Sunshine Coast.
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BC Ferries says no extra sailings on Route 3 this Easter long weekend

BC Ferries says no extra sailings on Route 3 this Easter long weekend

As well, there will be 'very limited standby availability during peak travel days' between Langdale and Horseshoe Bay terminals.
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Road work in Selma Park: final phase under way, expect 'minor delays' from April 15 - May 5

Road work in Selma Park: final phase under way, expect 'minor delays' from April 15 - May 5

Final road work phase begins in Selma Park area
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