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B.C. Ferries faces 'funding gap' as fares fail to keep pace with capital costs

B.C. Ferries faces 'funding gap' as fares fail to keep pace with capital costs

The cost of building new ferries is 40 per cent higher than it was in 2020, CEO Nicolas Jimenez told the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
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Gibsons renews short-term rental permits for two years

Gibsons renews short-term rental permits for two years

As Gibsons eyes changes to its short-term rental policies, the status quo remains for another two years.
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Container fire on Wharf Avenue just one of numerous calls for SFD

Container fire on Wharf Avenue just one of numerous calls for SFD

Sechelt Fire Department is getting increasingly busy as cold weather sets in.
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Matching donations to Sunshine Coast Hospice at risk due to Canada Post strike

Matching donations to Sunshine Coast Hospice at risk due to Canada Post strike

Mail strike means direct-mail campaign for Sunshine Coast Hospice has been stalled indefinitely.
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Ferry advisory committees being axed as B.C. Ferries designs new engagement system

Ferry advisory committees being axed as B.C. Ferries designs new engagement system

Company says it’s replacing 13 committees with new engagement system it hasn’t yet designed
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Wharf Avenue closed again at Sunshine Coast Highway due to fire

Wharf Avenue closed again at Sunshine Coast Highway due to fire

A fire in what appears to be located at the storage containers off Wharf Avenue next to the ReStore shop, caused traffic to be rerouted for the second time at Wharf and Sunshine Coast Highway in a week.
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Blanket ceremony marks Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital 60th anniversary

Blanket ceremony marks Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital 60th anniversary

The blanket was woven at the hospital by fibre artist Jessica Silvey.
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Have your say on District of Sechelt's communications strategy

Have your say on District of Sechelt's communications strategy

Month-long initiative is asking residents how they would like to receive information from the district.
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Sechelt Arts Festival closer alights on Salish Sea

Sechelt Arts Festival closer alights on Salish Sea

The final chapter of the 2024 Sechelt Arts Festival began on Nov. 15, illuminating — literally — scores of admirers who attended its opening reception.
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Volunteers, donations sought for Sunshine Coast Kettle Campaign

Volunteers, donations sought for Sunshine Coast Kettle Campaign

Goal this year is to raise $85,000 for rising community need
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