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B.C. municipalities' convention takes aim at housing, health, climate

B.C. municipalities' convention takes aim at housing, health, climate

This year's UBCM conference in Whistler plans to cover major themes, include housing, safety, mental health and addictions, and climate change.
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'Shivers down my spine': A hockey fan recalls being in Moscow for the 1972 Summit Series

'Shivers down my spine': A hockey fan recalls being in Moscow for the 1972 Summit Series

North Vancouver’s Wayne Hussey travelled to Moscow 50 years ago to witness history, alongside a few thousand other lucky Canadians. 🏒
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Powell River, qathet Regional District election candidates named

Powell River, qathet Regional District election candidates named

Nomination packages for the October 15 municipal election have been received, including School District 47
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Moon festival at Gibsons Library pulls in newcomers into its orbit

Moon festival at Gibsons Library pulls in newcomers into its orbit

The annual cultural celebration that unites Chinese families to share Thanksgiving-like delicacies and customs will be observed for the first time by the Gibsons and District Public Library this weekend.
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Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Yoga classes at the hall starting up

Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Yoga classes at the hall starting up

Also, Bear Alliance’s Diane Henley speaking at FLAIR
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Sunshine Coast flags fly at half-mast to honour Queen Elizabeth II

Sunshine Coast flags fly at half-mast to honour Queen Elizabeth II

Local governments and residents react to the 96-year-old monarch's death on Sept. 8
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Should the Sunshine Coast join in suing 'big oil' for climate damages?

Should the Sunshine Coast join in suing 'big oil' for climate damages?

A Sunshine Coast campaign to see local municipalities join a class action lawsuit against major oil companies is under way with a formal launch Sept. 18.
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Art Beat: Off the Page starts new chapter Sept. 18

Art Beat: Off the Page starts new chapter Sept. 18

Also, Nomadland comes to Coast screens and Coast Recital Society's season starts
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Halfmoon Happenings: Did you see the spill containment practice last weekend?

Halfmoon Happenings: Did you see the spill containment practice last weekend?

Also, conserve that water, we’re on Stage 4 and the second annual Seaside Shuffle is this weekend
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UPDATED: BC Ferries cancels early morning sailings between Saltery Bay and Earls Cove

UPDATED: BC Ferries cancels early morning sailings between Saltery Bay and Earls Cove

First round trip on September 9 did not run due to crew availability
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