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Tree faller Darren Emerson remembered as loving dad

Tree faller Darren Emerson remembered as loving dad

A WorkSafeBC investigation recently concluded with fines of $2,500 each for contractors
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Exhibit shows clash of perspectives on changing climate at West Vancouver gallery

Exhibit shows clash of perspectives on changing climate at West Vancouver gallery

The Ferry Building Gallery is featuring Sunshine Coast artist Marlene Lowden and Whistler's Asta Kovanen
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Plenty of no-shows at Southern Sunshine Coast BC Ferries Community Prioritization Workshop

Plenty of no-shows at Southern Sunshine Coast BC Ferries Community Prioritization Workshop

Participants attending the Southern Sunshine Coast Community Prioritization Workshop voiced their frustration about what they consider a lack of action on behalf of BC Ferries in improving service on the Coast.
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Updated: Chris Moore jumps ship from BC United to Conservative Party of BC

Updated: Chris Moore jumps ship from BC United to Conservative Party of BC

Chris Moore, a former BC United candidate for Powell River-Sunshine Coast, has joined the Conservative Party of British Columbia.
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Reconciliation and celebration: syíyaya Days fast approaches

Reconciliation and celebration: syíyaya Days fast approaches

Celebrate Indigenous culture with syíyaya Days, starting June 21, featuring music, film, ceremonies, and more
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B.C.'s drought: Drought veterans share communication strategies

B.C.'s drought: Drought veterans share communication strategies

After dealing with severe droughts for decades, the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) developed and administers one of America’s most progressive and comprehensive water conservation programs, making it a go-to expert for cities across North America looking for advice and information.
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Gibsons vehicle fire ignited by maintenance work

Gibsons vehicle fire ignited by maintenance work

Maintenance being performed on one of the vehicles damaged a fuel line, resulting in ignition, deputy fire chief Jordan Pratt said in an email. 
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Water update: Stage 2 likely in coming weeks for Chapman system

Water update: Stage 2 likely in coming weeks for Chapman system

Chapman, Edwards siphons likely to get year’s extension
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Langdale school looks for better Forbes Trail access

Langdale school looks for better Forbes Trail access

SD46 to support accessible education and safe transportation
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Good Birding: Common nighthawk concludes spring migration

Good Birding: Common nighthawk concludes spring migration

Also, do more sightings mean more birds or more birders?
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