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Powell River Wildlife Society organizes flight for cub

Powell River Wildlife Society organizes flight for cub

Bear found to be orphaned gets chance to survive winter thanks to a concerned citizen and community collaboration
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SCRD greenlights Pender Harbour Reading Centre, School of Music improvements

SCRD greenlights Pender Harbour Reading Centre, School of Music improvements

With upgrades to the School of Music, the seating capacity of the venue could be expanded from 100 to 150, said Area A director Leonard Lee.
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'First poppies' presented to shíshálh lhe hiwus and Sechelt mayor

'First poppies' presented to shíshálh lhe hiwus and Sechelt mayor

'First poppies' were presented to dignitaries across the province Tuesday, ahead of the Legion's Poppy Campaign, which launches Oct. 25.
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2025 hospital district budget first cut cites 3.27 per cent increase

2025 hospital district budget first cut cites 3.27 per cent increase

The first indicator of Coast-wide property tax increases for next year came forward at the Oct. 17 meeting of the area’s Regional Hospital Board.
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World Happiness Report shows Canadians under 30, least happy

World Happiness Report shows Canadians under 30, least happy

John Helliwell, UBC professor emeritus of economics, is one of the founders of the report, which is now used to measure happiness around the world.
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Ocean setback, lot coverage variances possible for Cove Beach home

Ocean setback, lot coverage variances possible for Cove Beach home

On Oct. 10 the SCRD board asked for additional committee review of both variance requests.
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Gibsons looks toward resilient waterfront foundations for future growth

Gibsons looks toward resilient waterfront foundations for future growth

Town takes proactive steps to future-proof waterfront development through essential infrastructure planning
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Gibsons' cold (or wet) weather shelter opens for the season

Gibsons' cold (or wet) weather shelter opens for the season

The 10-bed shelter at 682 Gibsons Way is open every night from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. from Oct. 17 to April 15
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No convictions in Gibsons road rage incident

No convictions in Gibsons road rage incident

A father and son, both life-long Gibsons residents, were found not guilty of assault for a Nov. 17 2023 road rage incident near the Payne and Reed Road intersection.
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Halloween events for all ages on the Sunshine Ghost: Here's what's happening

Halloween events for all ages on the Sunshine Ghost: Here's what's happening

From zombie walks to costume parties, there are plenty of scary Halloween events to enjoy in Sechelt and Gibsons.
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