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New B.C. COVID-19 deaths lowest in seven weeks

New B.C. COVID-19 deaths lowest in seven weeks

Those in hospital with the disease rise by 18 to 324
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The Queen, longest-reigning monarch in British history, dies at 96: Buckingham Palace

The Queen, longest-reigning monarch in British history, dies at 96: Buckingham Palace

Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom, Canada and the Commonwealth, ascended the throne as much by a twist of fate as by the grace of God.
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What happens to Canada's currency, stamps, place names after the Queen's death?

What happens to Canada's currency, stamps, place names after the Queen's death?

OTTAWA — Queen Elizabeth II has been a constant presence in Canadians' lives. Her face is engraved on our coins. It graces the $20 bill and is featured on some of our stamps. Even buildings, parks, mountains and islands bear her name.
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Sunshine Coast's Port Mellon eyed as a shipbreaking site

Sunshine Coast's Port Mellon eyed as a shipbreaking site

Plans for a shipbreaking facility in Port Mellon, to cut up decommissioned ships and recycle the reclaimed materials, are to be discussed when Marine Recycling Corporation founder Wayne Elliott travels to the Coast this week.
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Draft SCRD zoning bylaw panned at public hearing

Draft SCRD zoning bylaw panned at public hearing

'Rushed' was the term used to describe the draft zoning bylaw's process by more than half of the 42 people who spoke during the event. Concerns raised ranged from birds to bees to home-based businesses.
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West Vancouver Blue Bus strike called off

West Vancouver Blue Bus strike called off

There will be no strike, which would have impacted about 18,000 bus commuters per day
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More than 80 motorcyclists ride for road safety on the Coast

More than 80 motorcyclists ride for road safety on the Coast

Organizer Susana Williams said the turnout speaks volumes of the community's support in the wake of tragedy.
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Familiar faces vie for Gibsons councillor seats

Familiar faces vie for Gibsons councillor seats

Incumbent Annemarie De Andrade, 2018 mayoral hopeful Blake Macleod and rookie candidate Des Delaney will seek Gibsons council seats in the Oct. 15 local government elections.
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More than 600 Gambier and Keats homes to get high-speed internet

More than 600 Gambier and Keats homes to get high-speed internet

Federal and provincial governments announced $1.9 million to build a subsea fibre optic connection to the two Howe Sound
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B.C.’s COVID-19 fall booster campaign to begin at pharmacies in the coming days

B.C.’s COVID-19 fall booster campaign to begin at pharmacies in the coming days

About 110,000 booster shots are set to be delivered to B.C. this week.
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