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Opinion: Nothing fails like success – on the measles vaccine

Opinion: Nothing fails like success – on the measles vaccine

'Absent experience with measles due to the success of measles eradication via the MMR vaccine, today the public tends to minimize measles’ importance—thinking it’s only an uncomfortable rash.'
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New Gulf Road beach access sign removed

New Gulf Road beach access sign removed

The Sunshine Coast Regional District will reinstall the former sign, after 'constructive feedback' from residents.
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After six decades, Sunshine Coast barber puts down his clippers

After six decades, Sunshine Coast barber puts down his clippers

His brothers were barbers, his father was a barber, his uncle was a barber. So David LaChance became a barber.
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Mass die-off of farmed salmon on the rise, finds B.C. scientist

Mass die-off of farmed salmon on the rise, finds B.C. scientist

Canada found to lead global rise in mass die-offs on salmon farms, but B.C. industry says trend doesn't apply to them.
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The herring return to Porpoise Bay

The herring return to Porpoise Bay

The Rotary clubs on the Sunshine Coast have been dropping “curtains” off docks for 10 years to assist the herring spawn to hatch and continue to feed the salmon in these waters.
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Letters: Protect Wakefield Creek’s watershed

Letters: Protect Wakefield Creek’s watershed

Editor: The following letter was addressed to Kathleen Suddes, chair of Sunshine Coast Community Forest and shared with Coast Reporter.
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Chatelech Secondary School students have provincial success

Chatelech Secondary School students have provincial success

Chatelech Secondary is proud of our athletes who competed at the provincials in ski and snowboard at Sun Peaks resort, and wrestling provincials on the North Shore last week.
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RCMP seek witnesses to youth-related incidents in Sechelt

RCMP seek witnesses to youth-related incidents in Sechelt

Masked youths jump on car and assault woman walking dog
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How painted rocks at Snickett Park are spreading messages of hope and healing

How painted rocks at Snickett Park are spreading messages of hope and healing

The power of small changes: Chatelech Secondary students use art to inspire dialogue on Canada's history and future
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Get ready for April Tools – here’s what you need to know

Get ready for April Tools – here’s what you need to know

April 27 will mark the 21st year of the April Tools Wooden Boat Challenge.
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