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B.C.'s drought: What exactly are droughts and what causes them?

B.C.'s drought: What exactly are droughts and what causes them?

It's more than just a dry spell that causes a drought — here are some of the factors scientists study in determining when a place is in a state of drought.
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CRN marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

CRN marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

The Sunshine Coast Community Response Network (CRN) is a local group whose goal is to create a safety net to prevent the abuse, neglect, and self-neglect of vulnerable adults through public education and a coordinated response by its members, health
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Sechelt advances 89-unit Vidorra Developments' apartments

Sechelt advances 89-unit Vidorra Developments' apartments

Third reading for major mixed-use development near highway approved
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Sunshine Coast's Pottery Prowl is returning for its third year

Sunshine Coast's Pottery Prowl is returning for its third year

Postgame potluck prompts summer Prowl
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Poise and power at dance season closers on the Sunshine Coast

Poise and power at dance season closers on the Sunshine Coast

In a weekend permeated with local dance performances, Sechelt’s Coast Academy of Dance concluded its exuberant year-end revue with onstage fireworks — literally.
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Letter: Tax rise outstrips inflation by far

Letter: Tax rise outstrips inflation by far

'Well, it’s property tax time again and I recently received my 2024 property tax notice from the Town of Gibsons. Now we all know that there has been inflation so we expect that every one of us needs to cough up some more cash to cover that fact. I understand that fully.'
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Become a citizen scientist, count bats on the Sunshine Coast

Become a citizen scientist, count bats on the Sunshine Coast

Bat Count data help biologists understand local bat populations and monitor for impacts of white-nose syndrome (WNS).
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Synergy at Play's Musical Theatre Intensive returns this summer

Synergy at Play's Musical Theatre Intensive returns this summer

A homegrown musical theatre training program that prepares young actors for the world stage is setting its sights on long-term expansion.
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Letters: Grotesque eyesore needs to be dealt with

Letters: Grotesque eyesore needs to be dealt with

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Letters: Transit expansion already been tried

Letters: Transit expansion already been tried

Many people who have recently immigrated to the Southern Sunshine Coast come from larger centres where bus service is practical and economically justifiable. 
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