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Coast governments will observe National Day of Mourning

Coast governments will observe National Day of Mourning

Sept. 19 will see a pause in some public services for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral
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Regulations to prevent sex trafficking in Sechelt pass three readings

Regulations to prevent sex trafficking in Sechelt pass three readings

The changes are to make it more difficult for businesses to set up in Sechelt with the intention of starting up sex trafficking operations
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Two Gibsons mayoral candidates weigh in

Two Gibsons mayoral candidates weigh in

Electors in Gibsons have three candidates for mayor to choose from in the 2022 local government elections. Coast Reporter spoke with candidates Leslie Thomson and Phil Yeung.
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Ric Leskie runs for SD46 trustee seat

Ric Leskie runs for SD46 trustee seat

The Sechelt resident and father of three would be a new face on the school board
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B.C. government cancels school for Queen's funeral

B.C. government cancels school for Queen's funeral

Premier John Horgan said K-12 public schools and public post-secondary institutions would close Sept. 19 alongside most Crown corporations to mark Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.
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'It never crossed my mind' not to act, says West Van swimmer hailed as rescue hero

'It never crossed my mind' not to act, says West Van swimmer hailed as rescue hero

Emilyn Golden didn't hesitate to dive into the ocean to save a teen who was being swept out into the ocean off West Van's Dundarave Beach on Friday morning.
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Letter: Why only nine days between stages of water restrictions?

Letter: Why only nine days between stages of water restrictions?

'Why the heck were we not on Stage 3 for the last month or two to avoid Stage 4?'
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Coast theatre duo finds nothing yields dramatic riches

Coast theatre duo finds nothing yields dramatic riches

Nothing To Be Done opens Sept. 23
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The Coast’s Terry Fox Run returns Sept. 18

The Coast’s Terry Fox Run returns Sept. 18

Come on out on Sept. 18 to the parking lot at the Gibsons and Area Rec Centre from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. to honour Terry Fox with your participation. 
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How the SCRD may be able to extend the Sechelt landfill's life

How the SCRD may be able to extend the Sechelt landfill's life

The chance to add three years to the Sechelt landfill’s lifespan by relocating its contact water pond cited as “the best news we have had about the landfill in four years.' Plus the board seeks a second opinion on new landfill sites and renewal of licence over a closed site.
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