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David Eby, premier hopeful, visits the Sunshine Coast

David Eby, premier hopeful, visits the Sunshine Coast

As Eby sets his sights on B.C. NDP leadership, he is on a tour of communities to hear their concerns and win their favour
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69% of British Columbians support suing 'Big Oil'

69% of British Columbians support suing 'Big Oil'

A new survey shows 4.2% of British Columbians were found to be climate deniers, while majorities across urban, suburban and rural B.C. backed suing fossil fuel companies for local damages.
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'A no-brainer': 56% of Canadian parents say proper disposal of drugs not essential

'A no-brainer': 56% of Canadian parents say proper disposal of drugs not essential

According to a recent study, that attitude is putting both the environment and people at risk.
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Hiltz wants to see 'continuous improvement' from new SCRD board

Hiltz wants to see 'continuous improvement' from new SCRD board

Calling his 2018-2022 term on the Sunshine Coast Regional District board 'the most demanding and satisfying I have done,' Area F director Mark Hiltz shared more detail on why he is not standing for re-election. 
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Island Trust Conservancy's chair to run for SCRD Area F seat

Island Trust Conservancy's chair to run for SCRD Area F seat

Gambier Island resident Kate Stamford served as an alternate area F director from 2014 to 2018. Since 2018, she has been on the area’s advisory planning commission and plans to run for the West Howe Sound and the Islands director's seat in the Oct. 15 election. She also plans to run for a fourth term on the Islands Trust Council.
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B.C. dentists could be shut out of new oral health-care regulator, says association

B.C. dentists could be shut out of new oral health-care regulator, says association

BC Dental Association notes no dentist is guaranteed to be on future boards of new regulator, set to launch Sept. 1.
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Déjà vu: Silas White announces he wants to be Gibsons mayor

Déjà vu: Silas White announces he wants to be Gibsons mayor

Silas White made a “loud and proud” announcement that he would be seeking the Gibsons mayor's chair during an event at the 101 Brewhouse in Gibsons on Aug. 6.
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Tla’amin Nation member appointed to Vancouver Coastal Health board

Tla’amin Nation member appointed to Vancouver Coastal Health board

Davis McKenzie will serve with the regional health authority
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Letter: Call it like it is when it comes to the Telus camp

Letter: Call it like it is when it comes to the Telus camp

'They pitch themselves as altruistic. However, why would Telus spend $25 million for 24 “marginalized” kids (or more kids over time) to attend theatre camp? Telus’s chief communications officer says they “…give where we live” and create local jobs, but none of the Coast theatre people I know even knew about this camp.'
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Letter: Buses need to be part of our highway system

Letter: Buses need to be part of our highway system

'The private sector has given up on providing bus service all across Canada. It is time for the public and nonprofit sectors to take up the challenge. It would take the pressure off the ferry system as well as the highway. Buses should be part of the highway system.'
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