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Adverse weather causes Powell River-Comox ferry cancellations

Adverse weather causes Powell River-Comox ferry cancellations

Final round-trip on November 22 between Little River and Westview terminals will not run
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High water users won’t get early volumetric billing in Chapman, South Pender systems

High water users won’t get early volumetric billing in Chapman, South Pender systems

Though “less than 5% of accounts use more than 30% of the water supply,” the investment of staff time to move select properties to metered rates outweighed the water savings, directors decided Nov. 14. 
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Sechelt man honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal

Sechelt man honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal

On Nov. 9, retired Col. Keith Maxwell was presented with the medal by MP Bonita Zarrillo.
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ArtBeat: Hendrix-infused play hits highway

ArtBeat: Hendrix-infused play hits highway

An original play by Gibsons writer Peter Hill — 1983 ... (A Merman I should turn to be) — will have a reprise reading at the Pender Harbour School of Music on Sunday, Nov. 24.
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Sechelt Fire Department deals with two calls within 24 hours

Sechelt Fire Department deals with two calls within 24 hours

The Sechelt Fire Department brought in help from Gibsons, Roberts Creek and Halfmoon Bay to help with the two incidents.
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Update: Wharf Street closed from Lamprey Lane to Ebbtide Street

Update: Wharf Street closed from Lamprey Lane to Ebbtide Street

At, 11: 40 a.m., Wharf Avenue was closed from the lights at Sunshine Coast Highway to Ebbtide Street.
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New Sechelt Citizens on Patrol Society looking for volunteers

New Sechelt Citizens on Patrol Society looking for volunteers

New initiative wants to begin patrolling crime hot spots in and around Sechelt.
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Garden Bay firehall ready for its grand re-opening

Garden Bay firehall ready for its grand re-opening

Community members will have a chance to see the hall (13303 Deller Road) updates at an open house on Saturday Nov. 23 from 1 to 3pm.
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Updated: Sailings to and from Westview Terminal resume

Updated: Sailings to and from Westview Terminal resume

High winds caused cancellations of round-trips between Powell River, Comox and Texada on November 20
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Public hearing on agritourism proposal heard from a dozen speakers

Public hearing on agritourism proposal heard from a dozen speakers

Speakers spoke both for and against proposal, which would see increased accommodation on small-scale farm in ts'ukw'um (Wilson Creek).
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