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Gumboot Nation: Powering through, International Women’s Day and trivia!

Gumboot Nation: Powering through, International Women’s Day and trivia!

Also, Seedy Saturdays sprouting soon
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More than $9 million coming to lower Coast

More than $9 million coming to lower Coast

B.C.’s new Growing Communities Fund is distributing money to Sechelt, Gibsons, shíshálh Nation and the SCRD
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Sunshine Coast Route 90 transit expansion delayed

Sunshine Coast Route 90 transit expansion delayed

The 2023 BC budget didn't include new funding for expanded services for BC Transit. Without BC Transit paying its share of improvements, planned expansions will be delayed to next year.
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From war to liveaboard, this 82-year-old ferry returns home to Gibsons

From war to liveaboard, this 82-year-old ferry returns home to Gibsons

New owner wants to restore the former Sea Bus Lines ferry, now known as Noble Lady
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Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw reps welcome New Zealand rugby team

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw reps welcome New Zealand rugby team

Nation representatives welcomed players from the Black Ferns on Feb. 27 in an emotional ceremony.
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Indigenous cultures blend as Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish Nations welcome New Zealand rugby stars

Indigenous cultures blend as Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish Nations welcome New Zealand rugby stars

The Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish Nations invited the All Blacks and Black Ferns into their communities for cultural sharing
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Is action on Garden Bay Road encampment pending?

Is action on Garden Bay Road encampment pending?

Efforts to remove a homeless encampment on the right of way of Garden Bay Road appear to be enroute and 'just a matter of logistics,' according to Pender Harbour and Area Residents Association (PHARA) president Peter Robson.
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Eastbourne water system contract, addressing defeated committee recommendations: SCRD Board meeting

Eastbourne water system contract, addressing defeated committee recommendations: SCRD Board meeting

Contractor of record since 2018 Keats Island Construction and Services to continue with Eastbourne water service. Staff to look for options to include defeated committee motions in board meeting agendas.
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Canadian figure skater Elladj Baldé coming to Sunshine Coast ice

Canadian figure skater Elladj Baldé coming to Sunshine Coast ice

Sunshine Coast Skating Club presents two ice showcases March 11
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Gracey Hemstreet named a finalist for athlete of the year awards

Gracey Hemstreet named a finalist for athlete of the year awards

The 18-year-old Sunshine Coast mountain biking star won the junior World Championship title and became a Red Bull athlete last year. March 9, she'll be at Sports BC’s 55th awards ceremony along with other top B.C. athletes.
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