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Gambier Island's sail-up fundraiser this weekend really rocks

Gambier Island's sail-up fundraiser this weekend really rocks

Commotion on the Ocean sets sail Aug. 3
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Halfmoon Happenings: Sargeant Bay getting a new fish ladder

Halfmoon Happenings: Sargeant Bay getting a new fish ladder

Also, anyone have tips for chicken mites?
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Art Beat: Buddy Holly plays Sechelt, Creek goes Celtic and Lise Kreps retires

Art Beat: Buddy Holly plays Sechelt, Creek goes Celtic and Lise Kreps retires

A Chicago-based performer who got his start in Parksville will bring his acclaimed Buddy Holly tribute concert to Sechelt’s Rockwood Pavilion this month. Zachary Stevenson launches a B.C. summer performance tour with his Aug.
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Pender Harbour-Egmont highlights: Wooden Boat Show sets sail this weekend

Pender Harbour-Egmont highlights: Wooden Boat Show sets sail this weekend

Also, Rotary’s Peoples Choice Show & Shine coming up Aug. 10
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Sold-out Slow Food Cycle draws hundreds

Sold-out Slow Food Cycle draws hundreds

More than 500 cyclists of all ages participated in the second annual Sunshine Coast Slow Food Cycle in Gibsons and area on July 28. Between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
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Highway closure near Halfmoon Bay caused by downed Telus line

The Sunshine Coast Highway was closed temporarily this morning after incorrect reports of a downed Hydro line.
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Updated: Sunshine Coast Highway open

Updated: Sunshine Coast Highway open

The #4 Halfmoon Bay 12:13 p.m. from Trail Bay Centre is cancelled because of a highway incident. The next update will be at 1 p.m.
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After a 10-year search, Relic's jet boat from 'The Beachcombers' returns to Gibsons

After a 10-year search, Relic's jet boat from 'The Beachcombers' returns to Gibsons

It took a decade of searching, but Dean Fatovic finally located and returned the jet boat to Gibsons, where the CBC TV series was filmed.
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SCRD unsure on how to fund Sue Big Oil participation

SCRD unsure on how to fund Sue Big Oil participation

Staff investigated if and how the SCRD could join the movement aimed at requiring fossil fuel companies to pay a fair share of infrastructure repair and fortification efforts required as a result of climate change.
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How WhatsApp played a role in the 'gold medal' worthy Sakinaw Lake fire response

How WhatsApp played a role in the 'gold medal' worthy Sakinaw Lake fire response

A WhatsApp communication group for the Sakinaw Lake community, set up on July 7 was crucial in getting resources to the fire site, a property with water access but no road.
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