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Sechelt earthquake: Ferries delayed an hour, flyovers of critical infrastructure reveal no damage

Sechelt earthquake: Ferries delayed an hour, flyovers of critical infrastructure reveal no damage

No significant damage has been reported in the wake of a 5.1 magnitude earthquake near Sechelt.
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'It was quite scary': Metro Vancouverites react to 5.1 magnitude earthquake off B.C. coast

'It was quite scary': Metro Vancouverites react to 5.1 magnitude earthquake off B.C. coast

"I think the first that comes to mind is, 'Is it leading to the big one?'" one resident said.
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Metro Vancouver considers axing fund supporting earthquake monitor

Metro Vancouver considers axing fund supporting earthquake monitor

Debate over fund unfolds same day region hit by earthquake
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5.1 magnitude earthquake shakes B.C. south coast

5.1 magnitude earthquake shakes B.C. south coast

No reports of damage have been received at this time.
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Investigation reveals details into ferry striking moored Bowen Island boat

Investigation reveals details into ferry striking moored Bowen Island boat

An internal BC Ferries investigation is still ongoing.
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Neighbours come to aid of Garden Bay man during snowstorm

Neighbours come to aid of Garden Bay man during snowstorm

Power outage meant Hans Wenger wasn't able to use lifesaving home dialysis machine and roads were blocked by storm.
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Sky mystery: Slow-moving object spotted – but it wasn't a meteor

Sky mystery: Slow-moving object spotted – but it wasn't a meteor

A strange, spiraling trail appears in the Sunshine Coast sky, leaving residents and experts baffled
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2025 SCRD tax rates dialed in

2025 SCRD tax rates dialed in

There will be an increase of 10.63 full time equivalent positions in 2025, bringing that number up to 270.50.  About 3.5 of those FTE’s result from decisions made in 2024.
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DOS hosts workshops to gather input on official community plan

DOS hosts workshops to gather input on official community plan

The ongoing discussions will help influence the way Sechelt grows and develops in the future.
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Hydro line replacement to affect Saltery Bay/Earls Cove sailings

Hydro line replacement to affect Saltery Bay/Earls Cove sailings

Electric utility's advisor appears at City of Powell River meeting to outline project that will alter BC Ferries scheduling this September
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