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Sechelt council makes changes to property tax exemption policy

Sechelt council makes changes to property tax exemption policy

Starting in 2026, some church properties will drop from 100 to 75 percent property tax exemption.
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Photos: Price of private B.C. island with unique oceanfront home for sale drops by over a quarter

Photos: Price of private B.C. island with unique oceanfront home for sale drops by over a quarter

"Think wilderness glamping meets bohemian boudoir."
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Public heard, through a moderator, on Foundation Agreement

Public heard, through a moderator, on Foundation Agreement

Cabinet minister and local MLA Randene Neill’s said she was 'here to listen and answer questions' in her opening statement at the March 20 virtual information session on the shíshálh Nation Foundation Agreement.
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Gibsons and Powell River receive funding for capital projects as part of BC's Gaming Grants program

Gibsons and Powell River receive funding for capital projects as part of BC's Gaming Grants program

$5 Million in gaming grants support 54 community projects across BC
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Conservation Officer warns against feeding deer

Conservation Officer warns against feeding deer

Understanding Foundering Disease in deer and Its risks
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Updated: House fire closes Port Mellon Highway Monday afternoon

Updated: House fire closes Port Mellon Highway Monday afternoon

As of 3:38 p.m., the Sunshine Coast RCMP report the 1800 block of the Port Melon Hwy is closed due to a fire.
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Gibsons Way development received Council nod with the addition of playground

Gibsons Way development received Council nod with the addition of playground

Gibsons Council greenlights new multi-family residential and commercial buildings
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Islands Trust appoints Laura Patrick as chair

Islands Trust appoints Laura Patrick as chair

Former trustee Laura Patrick elected chair of Islands Trust, vowing to support efforts in preserving island communities
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Mayor's motion to allow more short term rentals stalls at council

Mayor's motion to allow more short term rentals stalls at council

Mayor John Henderson gave up his motion to approach the province for exemption from STR-3 legislation.
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FireSmart neighbourhood recognitions growing on the Sunshine Coast

FireSmart neighbourhood recognitions growing on the Sunshine Coast

It’s hard to get a strata to agree on much, but Witherby Point Estates could agree on FireSmart.
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