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BC Ferries still committed to restoration of 'Beachcombers' boat, Persephone

BC Ferries still committed to restoration of 'Beachcombers' boat, Persephone

Town of Gibsons has until end of the year to finalize details of the restoration project in order to make BC Ferries budget deadline.
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Opinion: Where should the buck land when it comes to rising crime in Sechelt?

Opinion: Where should the buck land when it comes to rising crime in Sechelt?

When it comes to crime in Sechelt, the horse has not yet left the barn. The time to act is now.
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Sechelt council responds to rising safety concerns with upcoming public forum

Sechelt council responds to rising safety concerns with upcoming public forum

Community meeting to be held in response to growing safety concerns, with local RCMP participation
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Obituary: Shelly Brown

July 16, 1966 - July 23, 2024
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Update: Port Mellon wildfire still one hectare, but under control

Update: Port Mellon wildfire still one hectare, but under control

BC Wildfire describes Port Mellon fire as very small, but highly visible
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Public weighs in on Keats Island shoreline, marine regulations

Public weighs in on Keats Island shoreline, marine regulations

Over seven years in the making, Islands Trust bylaws aim to balance environmental protection and development
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Halfmoon Happenings: Dance to Lazy Daze’s Latin music, also, fish ladder install under way

Halfmoon Happenings: Dance to Lazy Daze’s Latin music, also, fish ladder install under way

Also, Sargeant Bay’s new fish ladder is underway, and if you were at the park this week, you might have noticed the large aluminum contraption and viewing platform waiting to be installed.
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Pender Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Time for Gunboat Bay Blues

Pender Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Time for Gunboat Bay Blues

As I write this draft, yes with a pen and paper, the power in Madeira Park is out. The circumstance has me reflecting on conservation of, of course, water but also electricity.
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Sunshine Coast fire ban remains in place despite last week's rain

Sunshine Coast fire ban remains in place despite last week's rain

The Aug. 8 wildfire past Port Mellon and Dogpatch is a good reminder as to why Sechelt Fire Department Chief Dwight Davison has kept the campfire/burn ban in place, despite the rain we enjoyed last week.
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Art Beat: The sound of oxygen – Living Forest Institute series continues

Art Beat: The sound of oxygen – Living Forest Institute series continues

Also, Legendary Canadian children’s entertainer (and Sechelt resident) Charlotte Diamond is due to perform a free concert on the lawn of the Sechelt Public Library on Aug. 17, alongside her son Matt Diamond.
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