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MP shares insights on how federal budget may affect Sunshine Coast

MP shares insights on how federal budget may affect Sunshine Coast

Major push for affordable housing part of federal package
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Repairs completed on Texada/Powell River ferry

Repairs completed on Texada/Powell River ferry

Mechanical difficulty on Island Discovery vessel has been corrected; Route between Westview and Comox will return to regular schedule
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More than 170 new housing units proposed for Gibsons Way lots

More than 170 new housing units proposed for Gibsons Way lots

Plans for a phased mixed-use development to include a total of 172 new housing units and childcare space for 25 children on Gibsons Way and near Mahan Road, as the Gibsons Advisory Panel
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Salish Sea Farm, xwesam-Roberts Creek Association receive provincial boost

Salish Sea Farm, xwesam-Roberts Creek Association receive provincial boost

Provincial grants support Sunshine Coast's clean economy and infrastructure development
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Letters: Blindsided by the ferry reservation fee increase

Letters: Blindsided by the ferry reservation fee increase

'There’s no other way to view it. The BC Ferries “quiet announcement” of a 33 per cent hike to its reservation fee is a big middle finger to Sunshine Coast residents. While many Coasters were prepared for the 3.2 per cent rate hike, I think it’s safe to say most were blindsided by the reservation fee increase from $15 to $20.'
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Letters: Keep fire flow variances as council decisions, Sechelt

Letters: Keep fire flow variances as council decisions, Sechelt

'Even if a reduction in minimum fire flow demands was acceptable (for whatever reasons), is such a delegation valid under the province’s enabling legislation? '
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Squamish Nation celebrates opening of 'safe place' supportive housing

Squamish Nation celebrates opening of 'safe place' supportive housing

The 55-unit Estítkw place aims to return Squamish Nation members to the safety and security of home
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Highway 101 alternate route through Roberts Creek Thursday and Friday

Highway 101 alternate route through Roberts Creek Thursday and Friday

Make extra time if travelling through Roberts Creek on Highway 101 Thursday or Friday this week. 
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Letters: Sideswiped on North Road

Letters: Sideswiped on North Road

'I also hope the Ministry of Transportation and the SCRD team up to fix that corner. It needs a sign warning drivers to yield to pedestrians. The hole should be covered or filled. The road should get a sidewalk.'
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Suspect arrested after foot chase at Sunshine Coast Canadian Tire

Suspect arrested after foot chase at Sunshine Coast Canadian Tire

Sunshine Coast RCMP arrested a suspect in a break-and-enter at the ts'ukw'um (Wilson Creek) Canadian Tire following a foot chase around the building and across the highway, according to an RCMP press release.
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