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Truth and Reconciliation Day: Education should be the priority, says Squamish Nation's Wilson Williams

Truth and Reconciliation Day: Education should be the priority, says Squamish Nation's Wilson Williams

The Squamish Nation councilor says he is "humbled" by the country's response in honoring the survivors of the residential school system, but further education is paramount.
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Food in the garbage a thing of the past for the Sunshine Coast

Food in the garbage a thing of the past for the Sunshine Coast

Starting Nov. 1 all Sunshine Coast residents must keep food, compostable food-soiled paper and recyclable paper out of the garbage as the SCRD tries to prolong the Sechelt dump's life.
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Roberts Creek Scouts plant seedlings

Roberts Creek Scouts plant seedlings

Members of the 6th Roberts Creek Scout Group gathered at Camp Byng in Roberts Creek on Sept. 10 to plant seedling trees.
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Well done Paddle Axes

Well done Paddle Axes

'COVID wreaked havoc on our membership levels so we built this new team merged from members of Sunshine Dragons Abreast, the McKenzie Mussels and Sea Gals.'
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Letter: Thank you to bursary boosting recycling volunteers, Frank and Diny Vanderloo

Letter: Thank you to bursary boosting recycling volunteers, Frank and Diny Vanderloo

'So these two great seniors clean, sort and bring the bottles and cans to Return It as well as the liquor stores in Gibsons. '
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Letters: Do we have ‘private beaches’?

Letters: Do we have ‘private beaches’?

'This person was adamant that the entirety of the beach – i.e. including the part below the high water mark – was private property'
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Letter: Lower Road is not a highway

Letter: Lower Road is not a highway

'Lower Road is a local road with a speed limit of 50. Those drivers who don’t like that should stay on the highway.'
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Letters: The Coast needs responsible development only

Letters: The Coast needs responsible development only

'Who is looking after our community’s interests and values?'
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Spotlight on Special O: Fall sports return

Spotlight on Special O: Fall sports return

And athletes return from summer games
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Driftwood Players's upcoming 'Timepiece' dials up family tension onstage

Driftwood Players's upcoming 'Timepiece' dials up family tension onstage

Timepiece is a slow-burning tale of aging parents and their adult children who collectively cherish and pine for independence and runs for eight performances at the Gibsons Heritage Playhouse starting Oct. 13.
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