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Glassford Road is reopening, temporary traffic calming recommended

Glassford Road is reopening, temporary traffic calming recommended

A speed limit change to 30 km per hour and temporary traffic lane narrowing was supported in the road reopening recommendation that is to be sent to council’s June 7 meeting for endorsement. 
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Gibsons resumes in person council meetings June 7

Gibsons resumes in person council meetings June 7

May 17 council meeting also highlighted election bylaw changes and Pride Month declaration.
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Why there aren't yet more scheduled flights to the lower Sunshine Coast's only airport

Why there aren't yet more scheduled flights to the lower Sunshine Coast's only airport

It may be 2023 before more scheduled service takes off. Sechelt's expanded runway opened ten months ago, thanks to a $3.5 million municipal investment, but airlines are waiting for lighting and approach tree clearing to complete before considering scheduled service.
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Gibsons's sailing season launches with 2022 Sail Past

Gibsons's sailing season launches with 2022 Sail Past

The sounding of many horns welcomed Gibsons Yacht Club commodore Kate McQuaid on her return into the marina.
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Investigation under way after gas leak at Howe Sound Pulp and Paper Mill

Investigation under way after gas leak at Howe Sound Pulp and Paper Mill

Unifor Local 1119’s president Don Rheaume says he was 'impressed' by how well procedure was followed during the May 12 incident that sent several people to the hospital as a precaution.
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Hold on to your hats! Strong winds to blow through Sunshine Coast

Hold on to your hats! Strong winds to blow through Sunshine Coast

A Tuesday special weather alert is in effect for much of the Sunshine Coast as strong winds head this way.
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Letter: Don’t close Glassford, create a children-only zone

Letter: Don’t close Glassford, create a children-only zone

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Letter: 'Living with Dying' was a labour of love

Letter: 'Living with Dying' was a labour of love

'A project like this takes teamwork and there are so many people we would like to honour'
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Just over a quarter of poll respondents don't have a family doctor

Just over a quarter of poll respondents don't have a family doctor

Coast Reporter polled 368 readers and asked the question: Do you have a family doctor on the Sunshine Coast?
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Two huskies designated as ‘vicious dogs’ after emu attack

Two huskies designated as ‘vicious dogs’ after emu attack

After family pet Big Bird died following a “brutal” attack in Halfmoon Bay, the two dogs involved been designated as “vicious dogs” by the Sunshine Coast Regional District's bylaw department — what does that mean?
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