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SCCF responds to public, introduces ‘ecosystem management’ approach

SCCF responds to public, introduces ‘ecosystem management’ approach

Sechelt council and then the public had an opportunity to provide input on the Sunshine Coast Community Forest’s (SCCF) latest five-year operating plan, which remains open for public feedback until June 15.
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SD46 plans another year of virtual graduation ceremonies

SD46 plans another year of virtual graduation ceremonies

Graduating students will be recorded crossing the stage, no in-person celebrations
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SD46 defends removing trees at Gibsons Elementary

SD46 defends removing trees at Gibsons Elementary

Parents, community members question process of tree removal
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SCRD’s bylaw enforcement slowed due to understaffing

SCRD’s bylaw enforcement slowed due to understaffing

Complaints must be submitted in writing
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SCRD sees an increase in waste diversion in 2020

SCRD sees an increase in waste diversion in 2020

The average amount of waste per person disposed at the Sechelt Landfill and Pender Harbour Transfer Station in 2020 decreased to 421 kg from the previous year’s 428 kg, Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) directors heard in an annual update
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UPDATED: Two-hectare fire north of McNeil Lake under control

UPDATED: Two-hectare fire north of McNeil Lake under control

Fire discovered late on Sunday, May 16
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Police Report: Police seek tips on Hector the missing rabbit

Police Report: Police seek tips on Hector the missing rabbit

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for May 10 to 17: Early on May 14, a resident reported hearing noises from outside their residence in the 5700 block of Binnacle Road, Sechelt.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. fall to near-six-week low

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. fall to near-six-week low

Eight COVID-19-related deaths overnight raise provincial death toll to 1,658.
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Travel indicators mixed heading into Victoria Day long weekend

Travel indicators mixed heading into Victoria Day long weekend

Victoria Day long weekend won’t see any extra sailings added to BC Ferries routes
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Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. drop in 17th straight update

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. drop in 17th straight update

Two more deaths raise province's death toll from COVID-19 to 1,650.
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