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Grants available for innovative tourism ideas for Sunshine Coast

Grants available for innovative tourism ideas for Sunshine Coast

Deadline to submit ideas for Sunshine Coast/qathet 'Spark' Mentorships and Grants Program is Dec. 13.
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Secret Cove boat fire still under investigation

Secret Cove boat fire still under investigation

A boat and trailer caught fire in Secret Cove, Tuesday afternoon.
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New 'WLRS' minister Randene Neill says she remains focused on Coast issues

New 'WLRS' minister Randene Neill says she remains focused on Coast issues

Newly elected MLA says appointment as Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship good news for Powell River-Sunshine Coast.
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Gibsons fire district expansion study deferred

Gibsons fire district expansion study deferred

A group of homeowners asking for the expansion of West Howe Sound Fire Protection District, served by the Gibsons and District Volunteer Fire Department (GDVFD), will need to wait at least until 2026 for further regional district investigation; but they are hoping to do some groundwork in the meantime. 
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Chapman water to cost users 5.5 per cent more in 2025

Chapman water to cost users 5.5 per cent more in 2025

After rejecting a proposed hike of around 10 per cent on Nov. 21, then receiving an updated report with the lower ask at committee on Nov. 28, elected officials sent that committee recommendation directly for approval the same day.
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Gibsons Wildlife Rehab Centre set to close at end of December

Gibsons Wildlife Rehab Centre set to close at end of December

An increase in costs and decrease in donations means the centre needs a holiday miracle to remain open.
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RCMP incident report: ‘Tis the season for Canada Post scams.

RCMP incident report: ‘Tis the season for Canada Post scams.

Sunshine Coast RCMP is warning thieves are using the Canada Post strike to scam anyone not paying attention.
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‘His heart was really into the community’: Barry Janyk, who served four terms as Mayor of Gibsons, remembered

‘His heart was really into the community’: Barry Janyk, who served four terms as Mayor of Gibsons, remembered

'He had a vision for what a community is and what makes the community a great place to live': Barry Janyk dies at 71 in Gibsons.
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Body of a man located in ts'ukw'um (Wilson Creek) on Nov. 30

Body of a man located in ts'ukw'um (Wilson Creek) on Nov. 30

Sunshine Coast RCMP asking public for dash cam or surveillance video or trail-camera footage.
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What would Squamish look like if Indigenous Peoples had been at the table all along?

What would Squamish look like if Indigenous Peoples had been at the table all along?

Baker explores decolonizing urban spaces in Squamish through traditional knowledge.
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