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Federal Conservative candidate says she won’t run again

Federal Conservative candidate says she won’t run again

Gabrielle Loren finished second to Liberal Patrick Weiler in riding race
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Veterans Road senior assaulted by masked man

Veterans Road senior assaulted by masked man

Sunshine Coast RCMP are asking for the public’s help in identifying the person responsible for an assault at a home in the Gibsons area. RCMP said the incident happened around 6:45 a.m.
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George developer requests two-year extension, citing COVID impact

George developer requests two-year extension, citing COVID impact

The developer behind the George Hotel and Residences project in Gibsons is asking council to approve extensions to development permits and the deadline for completing a land exchange agreement because of the “severe and adverse financial and market c
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One year later: Caretaker a suspect in Plaza Hotel fire that likely killed him

One year later: Caretaker a suspect in Plaza Hotel fire that likely killed him

Caretaker Michael Draeger is a suspect in the arson fire that destroyed the Plaza Hotel in May 2019, Victoria police said Thursday. The building was unoccupied except for Draeger, and investigators believe he might have died in the blaze.
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Islanders build ad hoc supply chains during pandemic

Islanders build ad hoc supply chains during pandemic

For Leanne Bruce, supply chain management comes naturally – which has morphed into an unexpected bonus for the residents of the remote island of Gambier during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I manage a band, so I’m used to moving people and goods around.
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Pandemic brings Maribel’s 40-year retail run to an end

Pandemic brings Maribel’s 40-year retail run to an end

The fine fashion store was her husband’s idea. For 10 years they ran Campbell’s department store at Trail Bay Centre. They also ran an ice cream parlour and other businesses, too.
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Gibsons Briefs: Budget given three readings

Gibsons Briefs: Budget given three readings

After making several adjustments to bring the overall tax increase down to 2.2 per cent, councillors in Gibsons gave the 2020 budget bylaws their first three readings at a special meeting April 28.
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Multiple cougar attacks on dogs reported

Multiple cougar attacks on dogs reported

There have been a string of cougar attacks on dogs this spring on the southern Sunshine Coast, and conservation officers have destroyed one cougar in Gibsons after it was deemed a risk to the public.
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Reforms could have lessened COVID impact on care homes, say advocates

Reforms could have lessened COVID impact on care homes, say advocates

A group of public health care advocates on the Sunshine Coast says the impact of COVID-19 on long-term care homes could have been lessened if Health Minister Adrian Dix had addressed concerns about privately owned and operated facilities earlier.
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Sailboat stolen from Whiskey Slough

Sailboat stolen from Whiskey Slough

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for April 20 to 27: Sometime since April 1, a suspect stole a 33-foot-long sailboat named Emma Jade from Whiskey Slough in the 12700 block of Warnock Road, Madeira Park.
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