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Powell River-Sunshine Coast Q&A, part two: Chris Hergesheimer

Powell River-Sunshine Coast Q&A, part two: Chris Hergesheimer

Green Party of BC candidate responds to question about a pressing issue in the province leading up to election day
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Good Birding: The Coast’s first Western bluebird in more than 40 years spotted

Good Birding: The Coast’s first Western bluebird in more than 40 years spotted

(Also, do you know Tony Greenfield’s favourite B.C. bird species?)
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Work underway at Swartz Bay to create more room for Salish-class ferries

Work underway at Swartz Bay to create more room for Salish-class ferries

The $20-million project also includes upgrades to the Lands End terminal building
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Evolution is the Essence: The Sechelt Arts Festival transforms itself in the spirit of experimentation and collaboration

Evolution is the Essence: The Sechelt Arts Festival transforms itself in the spirit of experimentation and collaboration

Even so, one among them stands apart in its dazzling diversity. The Sechelt Arts Festival was begun in 2004 as a summer weekend of outdoor concerts in Hackett Park. Seven years later, in an attempt to attract visitors during the shoulder season, the festival was redesigned as a month-long happening during the cool days of mid-autumn.
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Of a certain age: Five key questions to ask provincial candidates

Of a certain age: Five key questions to ask provincial candidates

Seniors like to vote, which means they wield a lot of power in the Powell River-Sunshine Coast riding
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Gibsons committee advances new duplex proposal on Marine Drive

Gibsons committee advances new duplex proposal on Marine Drive

New waterfront residential zoning considered for 528 Marine Drive in Gibsons, public hearing set for November
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SD46 restricts surplus, plans for long-term resource allocation

SD46 restricts surplus, plans for long-term resource allocation

School District adjusts operating surplus strategy to ensure budget stability amid rising costs and inflation
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Opinion: Get your questions ready, a week of all candidates meetings is ahead! (Including two we're very excited for)

Opinion: Get your questions ready, a week of all candidates meetings is ahead! (Including two we're very excited for)

Where to find all-candidate meetings for the lower Sunshine Coast
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Partial variance recommended for Cove Beach home

Partial variance recommended for Cove Beach home

Being forwarded for board consideration on Oct. 10, is recommended approval of an increase from 15 to 20.5 percent maximum lot coverage for 7531 Cove Beach Road.
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Sept. 27 shop fire in Halfmoon Bay, not considered suspicious

Sept. 27 shop fire in Halfmoon Bay, not considered suspicious

Due to a lack of fire hydrants, water had to be shuttled to a fire in Halfmoon Bay last Friday.
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