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Regional zoning proposal for extra stream buffer not supported at committee

Regional zoning proposal for extra stream buffer not supported at committee

Committee level support for adopting legislative requirements and current professional geoscience guidance related to risks and impacts of flooding as well as sea level rise into Sunshine Coast Regional District zoning bylaws.
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Round 1 debate whittles down 2025 SCRD budget

Round 1 debate whittles down 2025 SCRD budget

Six moderate dollar value project cuts were recommended at the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) Round 1 budget session.
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BC Ferries decision frustrates qathet Sunshine Coast FAC chair

BC Ferries decision frustrates qathet Sunshine Coast FAC chair

Disbanding of ferry advisory committees a slap in the face, says Kim Barton-Bridges
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Coasters to climb 'Everest' to raise money for BC Children's Hospital

Coasters to climb 'Everest' to raise money for BC Children's Hospital

Tom Ward and three friends plan to climb Soames Hill 89 times this weekend in a fundraiser inspired by his son, Otis.
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Sunshine Coast small business owners skeptical about advantage of GST tax break

Sunshine Coast small business owners skeptical about advantage of GST tax break

Sechelt business owner say temporary five per cent tax break could backfire for 'mom-and-pop shops.'
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Four duplexes proposed at 702 Gibsons Way

Four duplexes proposed at 702 Gibsons Way

Gibsons council members cleared a procedural hurdle for an eight-unit duplex development proposal at 702 Gibsons Way (next to Walt’s Towing) last week. 
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B.C. Ferries faces 'funding gap' as fares fail to keep pace with capital costs

B.C. Ferries faces 'funding gap' as fares fail to keep pace with capital costs

The cost of building new ferries is 40 per cent higher than it was in 2020, CEO Nicolas Jimenez told the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
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Gibsons renews short-term rental permits for two years

Gibsons renews short-term rental permits for two years

As Gibsons eyes changes to its short-term rental policies, the status quo remains for another two years.
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Container fire on Wharf Avenue just one of numerous calls for SFD

Container fire on Wharf Avenue just one of numerous calls for SFD

Sechelt Fire Department is getting increasingly busy as cold weather sets in.
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Matching donations to Sunshine Coast Hospice at risk due to Canada Post strike

Matching donations to Sunshine Coast Hospice at risk due to Canada Post strike

Mail strike means direct-mail campaign for Sunshine Coast Hospice has been stalled indefinitely.
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