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Should the Sunshine Coast join in suing 'big oil' for climate damages?

Should the Sunshine Coast join in suing 'big oil' for climate damages?

A Sunshine Coast campaign to see local municipalities join a class action lawsuit against major oil companies is under way with a formal launch Sept. 18.
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Art Beat: Off the Page starts new chapter Sept. 18

Art Beat: Off the Page starts new chapter Sept. 18

Also, Nomadland comes to Coast screens and Coast Recital Society's season starts
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Halfmoon Happenings: Did you see the spill containment practice last weekend?

Halfmoon Happenings: Did you see the spill containment practice last weekend?

Also, conserve that water, we’re on Stage 4 and the second annual Seaside Shuffle is this weekend
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UPDATED: BC Ferries cancels early morning sailings between Saltery Bay and Earls Cove

UPDATED: BC Ferries cancels early morning sailings between Saltery Bay and Earls Cove

First round trip on September 9 did not run due to crew availability
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Dozens gather for International Overdose Awareness Day

Dozens gather for International Overdose Awareness Day

The gathering to honour those lost to the overdose crisis, and to gather those affected by the crisis, saw probably 50 or 60 people come through Hackett Park the afternoon of Aug. 31.
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Former Powell River mayor recalls meeting monarch

Former Powell River mayor recalls meeting monarch

Remembering Queen Elizabeth II
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SCRD water update: Future of Chapman Lake siphon unclear

SCRD water update: Future of Chapman Lake siphon unclear

Also, how much rain would need to fall to see a return to Stage 1 or 2 restrictions for the Chapman system?
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Queen Elizabeth's legacy to live on in B.C.: Premier John Horgan

Queen Elizabeth's legacy to live on in B.C.: Premier John Horgan

VICTORIA — The life of Queen Elizabeth is being celebrated in British Columbia upon news of her death. British Columbia Lt.-Gov.
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Ann Skelcher running for School District 46 seat

Ann Skelcher running for School District 46 seat

Other candidates who have filed nomination papers for the three Area 2 seats are incumbents Amanda Amaral and Maria Hampvent.
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How the Queen's death will affect British Columbians

How the Queen's death will affect British Columbians

Condolence books for British Columbians to sign will be available in Victoria and Vancouver.
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