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District of Sechelt is hiring private security to patrol downtown

District of Sechelt is hiring private security to patrol downtown

Citing safety concerns, the District of Sechelt Council has agreed to fund three months of private security patrols in the downtown area.
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Powell River, Sunshine Coast hockey teams wrap up season openers

Powell River, Sunshine Coast hockey teams wrap up season openers

Coastal Cup concludes with trio of games in Gibsons
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'No threat to critical infrastructure': Fire discovered near Chapman Lake

'No threat to critical infrastructure': Fire discovered near Chapman Lake

Also, BC Wildfire deploys resources against growing Clowhom Lake fire
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Relief sought for impending Sunshine Coast farm water ban

Relief sought for impending Sunshine Coast farm water ban

SCRD Area B director proposes two year exemption from Stage 4 outdoor watering bans for commercial farms she says face potential crop failure and soil erosion if irrigation is stopped.
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Gibsons council adopts latest RGA update: Briefs

Gibsons council adopts latest RGA update: Briefs

And elected officials back in session after summer break with a Sept. 5 public hearing
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Places define perspective in new artworks on exhibit at GPAG

Places define perspective in new artworks on exhibit at GPAG

Marcie Rohr, Sara Faridamin exhibitions are on until Oct. 1
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How this Sunshine Coast pottery club sparks and rekindles prize-winning skills

How this Sunshine Coast pottery club sparks and rekindles prize-winning skills

Patricia Forst’s pottery club on Chamberlin Road is a busy hub for almost two dozen artists
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Award-winning climate comedy revives Off the Page drama series

Award-winning climate comedy revives Off the Page drama series

Hurricane Mona is a dark comedy about a middle-class family forced to confront the reality of climate change when their adult daughter is placed under house arrest following a peaceful protest. It will be read Sept. 17 at the Heritage Playhouse.
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Powell River U18 Kings edge Sunshine Coast Blues to open season

Powell River U18 Kings edge Sunshine Coast Blues to open season

U15 and U13 teams also square off at Powell River Recreation Complex
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Former West Van councillor aims to be next Sea to Sky MP

Former West Van councillor aims to be next Sea to Sky MP

Former West Vancouver councillor Marcus Wong has officially announced he wants to be the Conservative Party of Canada representative, aiming to challenge incumbent Liberal MP Patrick Weiler, who secured the seat in the 2021 election.
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