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Plan to redraw federal election map doubles down on ‘cutting the heart out of West Vancouver’

Plan to redraw federal election map doubles down on ‘cutting the heart out of West Vancouver’

Proposed boundary changes including moving all of Ambleside east of 21st Street into North Vancouver riding. Chunks of Lynn Valley would also shift ridings.
How not to get cyber scammed or sextorted online

How not to get cyber scammed or sextorted online

Pay attention to your privacy settings and find out who you are talking to online
Pender Harbour association meets with province on shíshálh Nation negotiations

Pender Harbour association meets with province on shíshálh Nation negotiations

PHARA director Sean McAllister said the meeting was their first opportunity to have discussions and provide input since the province announced negotiations on a joint decision-making agreement to “advance collaborative management in the shíshálh swiya” last August.
Paper Excellence gives $100,000 to salmon restoration

Paper Excellence gives $100,000 to salmon restoration

Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre will use its grant for a clean-up event in March
The lower Sunshine Coast's only addictions recovery facility's future uncertain

The lower Sunshine Coast's only addictions recovery facility's future uncertain

The only local residential addictions treatment facility is at risk of closing by June. Coastal Recovery Community co-founder TJ Sheehan said he may be forced to move operations off Coast, unless he can renew its lease on 624 Farnham Road or secure a new location. 
Sunshine Coast senior's motorized scooter – and independence – stolen

Sunshine Coast senior's motorized scooter – and independence – stolen

The dark blue Pegasus brand scooter was stolen from the Sunshine Coast Housing Society between midnight at 7 a.m. on Feb.14.
Officials grappling for temporary housing solutions after Sechelt homeless shelter fire

Officials grappling for temporary housing solutions after Sechelt homeless shelter fire

BC Housing, Sechelt and Gibsons have been working together to house the 34 people displaced from Sechelt's Upper Deck shelter – but so far, no solutions have proved viable
Rotary Club distributes more than 1,300 Valentines to Coast healthcare workers

Rotary Club distributes more than 1,300 Valentines to Coast healthcare workers

'Valentine’s Day is not just about flowers and romantic cards, it’s about compassion, respect and honour for our friends and fellow human beings. All the qualities shown by the Sunshine Coast healthcare workers.'
'Hero' puppy dies after warning B.C. couple of house fire

'Hero' puppy dies after warning B.C. couple of house fire

Nina Rose and Allan Lawrence escaped an early morning Sechelt fire with two of their dogs, their cat and their lives. Their two puppies, however, perished in the fire. Now, the couple is left with their grief and the task of rebuilding their lives.
SCRD asks to keep Chapman water system siphons to 2025

SCRD asks to keep Chapman water system siphons to 2025

'It is possible, depending on weather patterns and drought conditions, that the SCRD will still require the siphon systems as an emergency water source in 2023,' an SCRD staff report notes.