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Powell River United Church members find black paint on stairs

Powell River United Church members find black paint on stairs

Rainbow flag is a symbol of welcoming to LGBTQ2+ community and allies
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Blasting to begin at Gospel Rock development

Blasting to begin at Gospel Rock development

The public is reminded that access to the site is restricted as early development work has started 
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This is the safest location in B.C. to avoid Mother Nature

This is the safest location in B.C. to avoid Mother Nature

The experts have spoken and one location stands out as having a lower risk level for earthquakes, floods, wildfires, landslides and tsunamis when compared to other B.C. spots.
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Real estate inventory low in qathet Regional District, sales drop

Real estate inventory low in qathet Regional District, sales drop

Activity in October 2023 slower than the previous year, according to Powell River Sunshine Coast Real Estate Board statistics
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Charman Creek reconstruction contract increased due to knotweed

Charman Creek reconstruction contract increased due to knotweed

A ‘significant volume’ of soil must be removed from the site near Dougall Road
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RCMP looking for witnesses to Roberts Creek hit and run

RCMP looking for witnesses to Roberts Creek hit and run

The incident happened at about 9 p.m., when a vehicle turning left, northbound onto Roberts Creek Road struck a Honda Pilot driving westbound and then fled the scene. 
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Foundry pop-up info booths coming to the Coast

Foundry pop-up info booths coming to the Coast

'We encourage people to come down and chat with us, especially youth. There are many opportunities for young people to get involved and help shape how the new Foundry will look, feel, and operate.'
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B.C. Ferries planning for seven new hybrid ferries to replace retiring Queens

B.C. Ferries planning for seven new hybrid ferries to replace retiring Queens

Call for shipyards interested in designing and building the ferries closes Dec. 1, with the first vessel in the new ferry class expected to be ready for service in 2029
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Gibsons mayor to join the Ferry Advisory Committee

Gibsons mayor to join the Ferry Advisory Committee

Appointments for Town’s select committees, community group liaisons for 2024 confirmed. 
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Details on subsea fibre optic cable project's Sunshine Coast section emerge

Details on subsea fibre optic cable project's Sunshine Coast section emerge

Two application files sought comments on adjustments to the proposed route for the upper and lower Sunshine Coast
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