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Compounding comes naturally for alchemical collective: Alchemy at Sunshine Coast Arts Centre

Compounding comes naturally for alchemical collective: Alchemy at Sunshine Coast Arts Centre

An upstart artists’ collective — including a member from Savary Island — has resolved to illustrate collaboration over division by modelling community-building through creativity. 
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Art Beat: Seascapes that shaped a life, also, Persian New Year celebration

Art Beat: Seascapes that shaped a life, also, Persian New Year celebration

And, the free film series presented by the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre continues in April with a short documentary titled Collective Agency. 
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Sechelt council variance permit allows for garage conversion

Sechelt council variance permit allows for garage conversion

Garage conversion to a laneway house supports housing opportunities in Sechelt, say staff.
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Owner of Fresh Street Market, IGA Marketplace gets new leadership

Owner of Fresh Street Market, IGA Marketplace gets new leadership

Jeff Starnaman is to be COO at Georgia Main Food Group, while owner H.Y. Louie has yet to appoint a new president for the grocery retailer
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How and when to vote in the upcoming federal election

How and when to vote in the upcoming federal election

Get ready for the federal general election on April 28, 2025
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New service discussed alongside 2025 Regional Hospital District budget approval

New service discussed alongside 2025 Regional Hospital District budget approval

The board took this year's budget from first reading to adoption at its meeting on March 20.
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New garbage and water parcel taxes approved by Gibsons council

New garbage and water parcel taxes approved by Gibsons council

New utility rate hikes effective 2025, addressing budget shortfalls and enhancing waste management strategies
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Sechelt and Pender Harbour Fire Departments receive funds

Sechelt and Pender Harbour Fire Departments receive funds

Just under $80,000 coming to the lower Sunshine Coast
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Port Mellon fire demonstrates need for fire protection, says group

Port Mellon fire demonstrates need for fire protection, says group

Homeowner group wants feasibility study done on the expansion of the West Howe Sound Fire Protection District.
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Langdale ferry an hour and a half behind schedule Thursday after mechanical issue

Langdale ferry an hour and a half behind schedule Thursday after mechanical issue

Pack your patience if travelling on Route 3 Thursday. Sailings between the Sunshine Coast and Horseshoe Bay are running 1 hour and 38 minutes behind schedule, according to an 8 a.m. service notice.
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