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Draft SCRD zoning bylaw panned at public hearing

Draft SCRD zoning bylaw panned at public hearing

'Rushed' was the term used to describe the draft zoning bylaw's process by more than half of the 42 people who spoke during the event. Concerns raised ranged from birds to bees to home-based businesses.
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West Vancouver Blue Bus strike called off

West Vancouver Blue Bus strike called off

There will be no strike, which would have impacted about 18,000 bus commuters per day
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More than 80 motorcyclists ride for road safety on the Coast

More than 80 motorcyclists ride for road safety on the Coast

Organizer Susana Williams said the turnout speaks volumes of the community's support in the wake of tragedy.
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Familiar faces vie for Gibsons councillor seats

Familiar faces vie for Gibsons councillor seats

Incumbent Annemarie De Andrade, 2018 mayoral hopeful Blake Macleod and rookie candidate Des Delaney will seek Gibsons council seats in the Oct. 15 local government elections.
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More than 600 Gambier and Keats homes to get high-speed internet

More than 600 Gambier and Keats homes to get high-speed internet

Federal and provincial governments announced $1.9 million to build a subsea fibre optic connection to the two Howe Sound
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B.C.’s COVID-19 fall booster campaign to begin at pharmacies in the coming days

B.C.’s COVID-19 fall booster campaign to begin at pharmacies in the coming days

About 110,000 booster shots are set to be delivered to B.C. this week.
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Judge rules in favour of qathet Regional District regarding perceived conflict of interest

Judge rules in favour of qathet Regional District regarding perceived conflict of interest

Lawsuit brought by director Mark Gisborne and petitioners fails
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Program provides building trades training for Squamish Nation youth

Program provides building trades training for Squamish Nation youth

Provincially-funded initiative means 24 eligible Indigenous youth will receive employment skills to help them prepare for jobs as certified building maintenance workers in the Lower Mainland͛.
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Have you seen the Roberts Creek Volunteer Fire Department's new truck and logo?

Have you seen the Roberts Creek Volunteer Fire Department's new truck and logo?

The logo, designed in collaboration with the shíshálh Nation over two years, features a double-headed eagle, the traditional name for the area (Xwesam) and a Haida sun.
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Photos: Labour Day well-celebrated in Gibsons

Photos: Labour Day well-celebrated in Gibsons

The Sunshine Coast Labour Council hosted its annual Labour Day Picnic at Dougall Park in Gibsons Sept. 5. The festivities included free hot dogs, kids crafts, kids games, face painting, community booths, music, speeches and more. hiwus (Calvin Craigan) opened the event at noon on the main stage and speeches and music followed.
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