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shíshálh Nation restores traditional placenames on the Sunshine Coast

shíshálh Nation restores traditional placenames on the Sunshine Coast

The 10 names come into effect in the swiya (territory) on June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day
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Upper Coast trustee to resign from SD46 school board

Upper Coast trustee to resign from SD46 school board

The Upper Coast trustee moved out of province earlier this year
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Understanding B.C.'s regulations for vehicle bike racks

Understanding B.C.'s regulations for vehicle bike racks

Learn about legal requirements, potential fines and simple solutions to stay compliant.
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Campfire ban lifted on the Coast, with cautions extended

Campfire ban lifted on the Coast, with cautions extended

As of noon on Wednesday June 21, campfires will be allowed in some areas of the Sunshine Coast. One exception is that open burning is restricted at all times within the Town of Gibsons.
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Reduced Halfmoon Bay hall budget proposed

Reduced Halfmoon Bay hall budget proposed

The new proposed structure would be about a third smaller than what had been planned for Coopers Green.
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Gibsons considers forgoing public hearing in Gibsons Way housing rezoning

Gibsons considers forgoing public hearing in Gibsons Way housing rezoning

Gibsons council is looking at moving away from 'one way formats for public engagement' and streamlining the process for building much-needed housing.
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Photos: 858 Skookumchuk Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron inspection

Photos: 858 Skookumchuk Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron inspection

The 858 Skookumchuk Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron held its 24th annual ceremonial review June 3 at the Holy Family Catholic Church. 
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To the Rescue! RCM SAR 14 celebrates its new boathouse

To the Rescue! RCM SAR 14 celebrates its new boathouse

Royal Canadian Marine Search & Rescue Station 14 (Gibsons) held a grand opening for their new boathouse at the Gibsons Landing Harbour Authority Wharf on May 30.
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Drug alert issued for qathet region

Drug alert issued for qathet region

Substance has caused overdose, according to Vancouver Coastal Health
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Youth accused of firing pellet gun at highway traffic

Youth accused of firing pellet gun at highway traffic

Two 11 year olds and a youth aged 12 accused of firing a pellet rifle at vehicles travelling on Highway 101 near Ruby Lake have been referred to the Coast's restorative justice program .
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