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Halfmoon Happenings: Halfmoon Bay Nursery holds first Winter Market

Halfmoon Happenings: Halfmoon Bay Nursery holds first Winter Market

And, how to see this year’s Sail Pass on Dec. 17
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COVID-19 deaths in B.C. hit 10-week low: 17

COVID-19 deaths in B.C. hit 10-week low: 17

Of 359 people now in hospital with the disease, 34 are in ICUs
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Flu vaccine booking system, staff shortages, cause hiccups for Coast pharmacies

Flu vaccine booking system, staff shortages, cause hiccups for Coast pharmacies

The demand for vaccines and surging output has occurred at the same time a new booking system was implemented for flu shots, which created further challenges for pharmacists this year.
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Coast hockey, swimming, lacrosse groups receive gambling grants

Coast hockey, swimming, lacrosse groups receive gambling grants

790 Community Gaming Grants delivered for sports in B.C. totalling $28 million
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Coast RCMP officers invite public for “Tea with a Mountie”

Coast RCMP officers invite public for “Tea with a Mountie”

Program inspired by California initiative to bring police and community together
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Gibsons approves 22 short-term rental temporary use permits

Gibsons approves 22 short-term rental temporary use permits

Gibsons council has approved its first wave of temporary use permits for short-term rentals in dwellings without permanent residents, authorizing 22 in a single resolution.
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Court decision favours property owner in 'unnecessarily complex' SCRD permit dispute

Court decision favours property owner in 'unnecessarily complex' SCRD permit dispute

An application to adjust a Sunshine Coast Regional District building permit for a 4800 square foot home near Sakinaw Lake by 28 square feet is to be “dealt with appropriately within 60 days” under a ruling delivered Dec. 1 by BC Supreme Court.
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How educated is the Sunshine Coast? The numbers are in

How educated is the Sunshine Coast? The numbers are in

Statistic Canada census reveals how many Coasters worked from home in 2021
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Gibsons department investigating early morning house fire

Gibsons department investigating early morning house fire

The home on Hough Road was unoccupied at the time of the Dec. 7 fire that fully engulfed the structure
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New recreation facilities' roofs may mean $3.5 million SCRD debt

New recreation facilities' roofs may mean $3.5 million SCRD debt

Alternative approval processes for borrowing funds for roof repairs at the Gibsons and Area Recreation Centre and Sechelt Aquatic Centre recommended. A referendum for such spending estimated at more than $100,000.
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