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External storage on hold for Church Road well

External storage on hold for Church Road well

It’s business as usual at Granthams (Church Road) wellfield while the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) reviews plans and public concerns about siting of a Sea Can to store Sodium Hypochlorite at that location.
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BC Ferries hikes Route 3 reservation fees by 33 per cent to boost off-peak travel

BC Ferries hikes Route 3 reservation fees by 33 per cent to boost off-peak travel

The number of reservations on saver fare sailings has doubled and prepaid fare cancellation fees have been reduced
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shíshálh Nation welcomes first two barged homes with ceremony

shíshálh Nation welcomes first two barged homes with ceremony

'As we’re moving forward as First Nations people, we always want to consider how we're protecting not just our community members but our environment': lhe hiwus yalxwemult (Chief Lenora Joe)
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Updated: What’s happening with the Dock Management Plan Advisory Committee?

Updated: What’s happening with the Dock Management Plan Advisory Committee?

The province is looking to fill 12 spots on a Dock Management Plan Advisory Group (DMPAG).
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Elphinstone Chronicles: The secret (and not so secret) trails of Area E

Elphinstone Chronicles: The secret (and not so secret) trails of Area E

Finding new places for gentle jaunts and heavier hikes
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Several Sechelt businesses vandalized early Monday morning

Several Sechelt businesses vandalized early Monday morning

Several downtown Sechelt businesses had their front windows smashed early Monday morning, though nothing has been reported stolen so far, according to the RCMP.
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St Bart’s embarks on a FireSmart journey

St Bart’s embarks on a FireSmart journey

David McIlwraith, FireSmart coordinator for the Sunshine Coast Regional District, delivered a top-notch talk March 10 at St Bart’s Church, sharing how to protect homes and gardens from fire destruction.
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Sechelt extends private security patrols for six more months

Sechelt extends private security patrols for six more months

Sechelt approves $60,542 for private security program amidst positive community feedback
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Sunshine Coast real estate snapshot shows volume of homes listed increased

Sunshine Coast real estate snapshot shows volume of homes listed increased

So far in 2024 there were more options and stable prices for those looking to buy a home on the lower Sunshine Coast compared to last year according to data cited by the Greater Vancouver realtor’s organization (GVR) on housing market activity
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Sunshine Coast Farmers Institute growing impatient for SCRD action

Sunshine Coast Farmers Institute growing impatient for SCRD action

'Fundamentally, we believe it is unfair to charge farmers the 'standard' commercial rates. Many of BC's communities encourage local food security and local agriculture through reduced water rates,' the SC Farmers Institute states.
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