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Proposed higher 2025 charges for eight SCRD wastewater systems

Proposed higher 2025 charges for eight SCRD wastewater systems

Users on eight of the 15 wastewater systems owned by the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) are proposed to see increased user or frontage fees in 2025.
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Glittering Sunshine Coast drag ensemble raises stakes, roofs this weekend

Glittering Sunshine Coast drag ensemble raises stakes, roofs this weekend

‘The Glitter Gala for me is building community with the power of queer joy’ says Candi Strutts
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Art Beat: Chanteuse seeks collaborators and it's the Elves Club Telethon this weekend

Art Beat: Chanteuse seeks collaborators and it's the Elves Club Telethon this weekend

One of the Sunshine Coast’s most potent young talents, vocalist Brielle Taylor, is on the hunt for other experienced, committed teenage musicians who want to write songs about social issues like mental health and climate change.
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What’s happening with the 'Beachcombers' Persephone?

What’s happening with the 'Beachcombers' Persephone?

'We've had tremendous support from local businesses and individuals that have donated materials and time,' CAO tells council
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Regional zoning proposal for extra stream buffer not supported at committee

Regional zoning proposal for extra stream buffer not supported at committee

Committee level support for adopting legislative requirements and current professional geoscience guidance related to risks and impacts of flooding as well as sea level rise into Sunshine Coast Regional District zoning bylaws.
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Round 1 debate whittles down 2025 SCRD budget

Round 1 debate whittles down 2025 SCRD budget

Six moderate dollar value project cuts were recommended at the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) Round 1 budget session.
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BC Ferries decision frustrates qathet Sunshine Coast FAC chair

BC Ferries decision frustrates qathet Sunshine Coast FAC chair

Disbanding of ferry advisory committees a slap in the face, says Kim Barton-Bridges
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Coasters to climb 'Everest' to raise money for BC Children's Hospital

Coasters to climb 'Everest' to raise money for BC Children's Hospital

Tom Ward and three friends plan to climb Soames Hill 89 times this weekend in a fundraiser inspired by his son, Otis.
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Sunshine Coast small business owners skeptical about advantage of GST tax break

Sunshine Coast small business owners skeptical about advantage of GST tax break

Sechelt business owner say temporary five per cent tax break could backfire for 'mom-and-pop shops.'
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Four duplexes proposed at 702 Gibsons Way

Four duplexes proposed at 702 Gibsons Way

Gibsons council members cleared a procedural hurdle for an eight-unit duplex development proposal at 702 Gibsons Way (next to Walt’s Towing) last week. 
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