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Coast receives more than $400K for local homelessness initiatives

Coast receives more than $400K for local homelessness initiatives

There will be more people and resources focused on resolving issues around homelessness on the Sunshine Coast thanks to grants from the province announced on Aug. 12.
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Police Report: Coaster bilked of deposit for RV in online scam

Police Report: Coaster bilked of deposit for RV in online scam

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Aug. 9 to 16: On Aug. 14, a Coast resident reported a fraud after responding to an online marketplace ad for an RV for sale in the Lower Mainland.
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Stage 2 begins for South Pender Harbour

Stage 2 begins for South Pender Harbour

As of Friday, Aug. 20, South Pender Harbour will be on Stage 2 water restrictions until further notice.
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Five groups receive SCCF Legacy Funds

Five groups receive SCCF Legacy Funds

The Sunshine Coast Community Forest (SCCF) and Sechelt council awarded $100,000 in 2021 grants from the SCCF Legacy Fund on Aug. 11. Five community groups will share the money.
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Cougar chases mountain biker in Halfmoon Bay park

Cougar chases mountain biker in Halfmoon Bay park

SCRD puts signs up in Connor Park warning of aggressive behaviour
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Active COVID-19 cases in B.C. rise to another three-month high

Active COVID-19 cases in B.C. rise to another three-month high

Younger people fuel the recent rise in infections.
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Hospitalizations, ICU patient numbers keep rising in B.C.

Hospitalizations, ICU patient numbers keep rising in B.C.

Province administers fewest daily vaccine doses since March 16
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Election 2021: Where the parties stand

Election 2021: Where the parties stand

How federal party platforms address key issues as Canada gets ready for a September 20 vote
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B.C.'s COVID-19 hospitalizations surpass 100 for first time since June

B.C.'s COVID-19 hospitalizations surpass 100 for first time since June

104 COVID-19 patients sick enough to be in hospital; 47 in intensive care units.
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Avi Lewis holds campaign rally after federal election called

Avi Lewis holds campaign rally after federal election called

NDP candidate for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country riding gathers around 100 supporters on Aug. 16
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