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Opinion: As the Simons era closes...who's next?

Opinion: As the Simons era closes...who's next?

The news of MLA Nicholas Simons' choice to step back from elected life prompted reflection on how actions supported by the B.C.  government have affected the southern Sunshine Coast since his election in 2005.
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Art Beat: Coda to a summer of weekend concerts

Art Beat: Coda to a summer of weekend concerts

Three unique summer music series culminate this weekend with performances in Gibsons, Sechelt, and Roberts Creek.
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Small wildfire west of Sechelt extinguished

Small wildfire west of Sechelt extinguished

The wildfire in West Sechelt has been put out. Fire V53065 was updated as extinguished at 2:33 p.m. on Aug. 31. A combination of bucketing support and an initial ground attack quickly contained and suppressed the fire.
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Sunshine Coast-Powell River MLA Nicholas Simons not running for sixth election

Sunshine Coast-Powell River MLA Nicholas Simons not running for sixth election

After five elections, more than 60,000 ballots cast in his favour, and nearly 20 years in elected office, Nicholas Simons says he's stepping back come the 2024 B.C. general election.
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Coast volunteers part of 'unprecedented effort' to study invasive freshwater jellyfish

Coast volunteers part of 'unprecedented effort' to study invasive freshwater jellyfish

Scientist Dr. Florian Lüskow is coming to the Sunshine Coast to share insights into the ecosystems of local lakes
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BC Ferries warns of Langdale, Departure Bay sailing cancellations in September

BC Ferries warns of Langdale, Departure Bay sailing cancellations in September

BC Ferries has cancelled dozens of Sunshine Coast sailings between Sept. 4 and Oct. 9 as it shuffles ferries to cover the Coastal Renaissance's continued absence on the Tsawwassen-Duke Point route.
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Snorkelling Adventures author hosting free presentation in Sechelt

Snorkelling Adventures author hosting free presentation in Sechelt

'My goal with the book was basically to write the book I wish I had, when I was getting into it': Sara Ellison will share her insights into safe plunges, staying warm and the underwater creatures of the Strait of Georgia
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qathet region evacuation alert in place

qathet region evacuation alert in place

Wildfire in Toba Inlet area is burning close to Toba Montrose hydroelectric facility
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Updated: Small wildfire held west of Sechelt

Updated: Small wildfire held west of Sechelt

'There are no structures being threatened. BCWS has an Initial Attack crew actioning the fire at this time': Sechelt Volunteer Fire Department.
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Two calls in 24 hours for Sunshine Coast SAR

Two calls in 24 hours for Sunshine Coast SAR

The volunteers searched through the night for a missing youth, then were dispatched to Gambier Island to aid a hiker
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