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Havies, barbs, trimming taxes? Sechelt’s final all candidates meeting held three days before election

Havies, barbs, trimming taxes? Sechelt’s final all candidates meeting held three days before election

Davis Bay hosted all the District of Sechelt council hopefuls on Oct. 12
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7 places in B.C. classified as key biodiversity hot spots

7 places in B.C. classified as key biodiversity hot spots

The classification — which could be applied to another 100-plus locations across B.C. — is meant to help drive conservation of the planet's most imperilled species.
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UPDATE: Sunshine Coast RCMP retracts statement about local woman’s health status

UPDATE: Sunshine Coast RCMP retracts statement about local woman’s health status

A 33-year-old woman struck by a vehicle on Highway 101 on Thanksgiving weekend is still alive
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Coast governments support drawing more water into the Chapman system

Coast governments support drawing more water into the Chapman system

shIshálh Nation chief hiwus Warren Paull and Gibsons mayor Bill Beamish along with Sechelt mayor and Sunshine Coast Regional District  chair Darnelda Siegers issued a statement Oct. 13 supporting the Emergency Operations Centre's plans to adjust siphons on the two lakes and reduce the amount of water released to support Chapman Creek’s aquatic ecosystem.
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How to check if you got a surprise cheque from the B.C. government

How to check if you got a surprise cheque from the B.C. government

The one-time tax credit captured about 85 per cent of B.C. residents.
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Shots fired in Gibsons

Shots fired in Gibsons

A 60 year old male may be facing multiple firearm offence charges after the Sunshine Coast RCMP responded to a report of shots fired in Gibsons on the evening of Oct. 12.
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SCRD board asked to decide whether Halfmoon Bay community hall site may change

SCRD board asked to decide whether Halfmoon Bay community hall site may change

Report asked elected officials to authorize adjustments including geohazard mitigation strategies on plans to build the new structure near the existing hall site, explore building on different Halfmoon Bay location, or to do both before making a siting decision.
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B.C.'s dry, hot weather to continue for weeks, says meteorologist

B.C.'s dry, hot weather to continue for weeks, says meteorologist

A high-pressure system dominating much of B.C. will continue to deflect Pacific storms into Alaska and Yukon.
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Second ship for Route 3 not part of BC Ferries's next term plans

Second ship for Route 3 not part of BC Ferries's next term plans

BC Ferries says it will answer the call for more sailing capacity between Langdale and Horseshoe Bay but makes no commitment to a second ship for Route 3.
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Sechelt's fire department responded to 12 illegal campfires Thanksgiving weekend

Sechelt's fire department responded to 12 illegal campfires Thanksgiving weekend

Between Oct. 4 and 11, Sechelt Volunteer Fire Department responded to 17 fire calls related to illegal burning in its service area, including 12 illegal campfires over the long weekend. Five of those turned into blazes involving surrounding vegetation.
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