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Sunshine Coast RCMP make arrest at Madeira Park wharf

Sunshine Coast RCMP make arrest at Madeira Park wharf

Police were called on June 14 after a person brandished a gun
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Fuel prices examined in 11 BC cities, including Powell River

Fuel prices examined in 11 BC cities, including Powell River

BCUC initiated data collection projects looking into prices
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West Sechelt development proposes building a water reservoir

West Sechelt development proposes building a water reservoir

Developers of a site that could hold more than 800 dwellings have offered to build a well system and water reservoir as part of their community amenity contribution.
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shíshálh Nation celebrates first woman elected hiwus with inauguration ceremony

shíshálh Nation celebrates first woman elected hiwus with inauguration ceremony

The new hiwus and council took their oaths in the she shashishalhem language at the June 10 event
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What is the Coast's 2023 water situation?: A Q&A with the SCRD chair

What is the Coast's 2023 water situation?: A Q&A with the SCRD chair

According to Lee, there is absolutely no doubt that there will be enough supply for essential indoor residential water, the hospital, and fire protection through 2023. But it is 'extremely likely' emergency water restrictions, above Level 2 could be imposed.
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Gibsons grants $1,500 to local victim services program

Gibsons grants $1,500 to local victim services program

That approval means the town’s contribution to the 2023 costs for this coast-wide service of just over 31 cents per person is at the same level as the unincorporated areas of the Sunshine Coast Regional District.
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Vancouver police commit to body cameras, training in response to Myles Gray's death

Vancouver police commit to body cameras, training in response to Myles Gray's death

Report goes before police board June 15 regarding coroner's jury recommendations.
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No more sightings of cougar, Roberts Creek trails still being monitored

No more sightings of cougar, Roberts Creek trails still being monitored

Conservation officers continue to monitor the B+K trail system in Roberts Creek following a cougar encounter over the weekend.
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Classes for 4,300 students still cancelled as CapU support workers strike for second week

Classes for 4,300 students still cancelled as CapU support workers strike for second week

Remote work is the only issue in dispute
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More STR rule changes proposed for Gibsons

More STR rule changes proposed for Gibsons

The bylaw amendment would allow residents to rent their home as an RGA for three selected months in a calendar year, rather than three consecutive months as stipulated in the current rules.
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