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Art Beat: Sixty voices from Slovenia, also, Evensong in Madeira Park

Art Beat: Sixty voices from Slovenia, also, Evensong in Madeira Park

The Megaron choristers will perform at St. John’s United Church on Monday, June 30 at 1 p.m. Admission by donation.
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Tapworks Cup raises more than $22,000 for affordable housing

Tapworks Cup raises more than $22,000 for affordable housing

Coordinated by Tapworks Brewing Company, the two-day event brought together 14 teams — including local favourites and visiting squads — for a community-powered showdown.
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Gibsons explores curbside recycling program

Gibsons explores curbside recycling program

Detailed report to come in the following months
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Stonehurst heritage revitalization advances in Gibsons

Stonehurst heritage revitalization advances in Gibsons

The historic home, rich in local and federal political history, is to be secured in agreement between town and developer
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Engaging youth in OCP renewal, advisory committees and more

Engaging youth in OCP renewal, advisory committees and more

Listening to and acting on the views of youth, the taxpayers and community leaders of the future, was the focus of a recent Sunshine Coast Regional District initiative discussed at committee on June 19.
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Feds commit to loaning up to $690M for Chinese-built B.C. Ferries order

Feds commit to loaning up to $690M for Chinese-built B.C. Ferries order

The Canada Infrastructure Bank announced Thursday that it would lend B.C. Ferries up to $1 billion toward vessel purchase and terminal upgrades
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Food waste drop off returns to Pender Harbour

Food waste drop off returns to Pender Harbour

The Food Waste Drop-off Pilot Program at the Pender Harbour Transfer Station, is back effective immediately, according to June 23 news release from the Sunshine Coast Regional District. The service which launched in 2022 was temporarily suspended on May 1.
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An electric hydrofoil demo voyage out of Gibsons

An electric hydrofoil demo voyage out of Gibsons

There was a safety briefing but no need to secure seat belts for twelve lower Sunshine Coast-based guests on a brief and quiet June 22 electric ferry ride in Gibsons Landing harbour.
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Take Canada Day camping to the next level with gourmet s'mores

Take Canada Day camping to the next level with gourmet s'mores

The adult versions of these gooey treats include candied bacon, salted caramel and even bourbon.
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'Most special moment': B.C. photographer captures leaping dolphins on Sunshine Coast

'Most special moment': B.C. photographer captures leaping dolphins on Sunshine Coast

The dolphins stayed in the area until it was dark out.
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