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Good Birding: How technology popularized, then democratized birding

Good Birding: How technology popularized, then democratized birding

And, do you know about the Gretzky of birding?
Anti-fracking demonstration held at MLA Nicholas Simons' Sechelt office

Anti-fracking demonstration held at MLA Nicholas Simons' Sechelt office

The demonstration was part of a series of protests Dogwood and Frack Free BC organized at MLA offices in B.C. last week to advocate for the industry’s phase out and raise awareness of its ill effects. 
SCRD looking for more wells within Chapman water system area

SCRD looking for more wells within Chapman water system area

Five rather than three test wells will be included in explorations after staff confirmed $100,000 from the Chapman Lake siphon removal project could be transferred to the groundwater study. 
BC Ferries warns of busy foot passenger sailings for Langdale route in August

BC Ferries warns of busy foot passenger sailings for Langdale route in August

BC Ferries is warning of busy sailings for foot passengers in August because of large group reservations on Route 3. 
Gibsons bylaw complaints nearly triple in second quarter

Gibsons bylaw complaints nearly triple in second quarter

Highway complaints, plant encroachments among popular grievances
Gibsons council approves a new strategic plan

Gibsons council approves a new strategic plan

After months of work, the 20-page document was adopted on July 25
Victor Mema loses 'wrongful dismissal' claim against Nanaimo

Victor Mema loses 'wrongful dismissal' claim against Nanaimo

Justice Ian Caldwell found that Mema filed portions of his multiple complaint-based action against the City too late, as his “for cause” job termination happened May 14, 2018 but filing was delayed until May 13, 2021.
SCRD borrowing bylaws endorsed for roof renewals and fire truck

SCRD borrowing bylaws endorsed for roof renewals and fire truck

Roof renewal projects at the Gibsons and Area Community Centre and Sechelt Aquatic Centre can proceed as a bylaw to borrow up to $3,456,200 for those purposes was adopted at the July 27, Sunshine Coast Regional District board meeting.
Is Gibsons considering Stage 2 water restrictions?

Is Gibsons considering Stage 2 water restrictions?

'If people are already sufficiently conserving, however, I don’t believe we should be going to Stage 2': Mayor Silas White 
'Conserve water now': A critical public message from the SCRD board

'Conserve water now': A critical public message from the SCRD board

"This is our asteroid, so we need to make some decisions": Sechelt area director Darren Inkster 's view on the need for conservation given the regional water supply situation.