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Coast volunteers part of 'unprecedented effort' to study invasive freshwater jellyfish

Coast volunteers part of 'unprecedented effort' to study invasive freshwater jellyfish

Scientist Dr. Florian Lüskow is coming to the Sunshine Coast to share insights into the ecosystems of local lakes
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BC Ferries warns of Langdale, Departure Bay sailing cancellations in September

BC Ferries warns of Langdale, Departure Bay sailing cancellations in September

BC Ferries has cancelled dozens of Sunshine Coast sailings between Sept. 4 and Oct. 9 as it shuffles ferries to cover the Coastal Renaissance's continued absence on the Tsawwassen-Duke Point route.
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Snorkelling Adventures author hosting free presentation in Sechelt

Snorkelling Adventures author hosting free presentation in Sechelt

'My goal with the book was basically to write the book I wish I had, when I was getting into it': Sara Ellison will share her insights into safe plunges, staying warm and the underwater creatures of the Strait of Georgia
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qathet region evacuation alert in place

qathet region evacuation alert in place

Wildfire in Toba Inlet area is burning close to Toba Montrose hydroelectric facility
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Updated: Small wildfire held west of Sechelt

Updated: Small wildfire held west of Sechelt

'There are no structures being threatened. BCWS has an Initial Attack crew actioning the fire at this time': Sechelt Volunteer Fire Department.
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Two calls in 24 hours for Sunshine Coast SAR

Two calls in 24 hours for Sunshine Coast SAR

The volunteers searched through the night for a missing youth, then were dispatched to Gambier Island to aid a hiker
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Missing woman found

Missing woman found

Shari Jacobson, 57, was reported missing by her family and last heard from Aug. 26. 
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This new 'mystery machine' will explore Sunshine Coast life under water

This new 'mystery machine' will explore Sunshine Coast life under water

PODS's new remote operated vehicle for deep ocean research has already seen humpback whales, glass sponge reefs and more creatures down below
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B.C. man faces Vancouver, Sechelt kidnapping, robbery, firearms charges

B.C. man faces Vancouver, Sechelt kidnapping, robbery, firearms charges

Isaiah Castro pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to kidnap and elected trial by provincial court judge.
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Lightning strikes likely cause of two wildfires on lower Sunshine Coast

Lightning strikes likely cause of two wildfires on lower Sunshine Coast

BC Wildfire crews are assessing the size of the fires near Salmon Inlet
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