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Health officer invited to speak at SCRD about COVID-19

Health officer invited to speak at SCRD about COVID-19

Medical Health Officer Geoff McKee has been invited to speak at the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) about COVID-19, previously known as 2019 nCov or “novel coronavirus.
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Sechelt council continues review of operating budget

Sechelt council continues review of operating budget

Early proposals include a crime prevention coordinator and a tax for affordable housing
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Coast governments look for funding for poverty reduction plan

Coast governments look for funding for poverty reduction plan

After securing grants for a Child Care Action Plan, which was released in February, and a Housing Needs Assessment, which is underway, local governments on the Sunshine Coast are now hoping the province will back their work on a Poverty Reduction Pla
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North Vancouver's Neptune Terminal plans massive upgrade

North Vancouver's Neptune Terminal plans massive upgrade

North Vancouver’s Neptune Bulk Terminal is preparing to shut down for five months in 2020 before roaring back to life following an $800-million upgrade project. Mining giant Teck Resources Ltd.
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Dozens of unsuspecting women video-recorded in public bathrooms

Dozens of unsuspecting women video-recorded in public bathrooms

A homeless man used his cellphone to record 78 unsuspecting women using the toilet in public washrooms, provincial court has heard.
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Fire in Powell River results in death of resident

Fire in Powell River results in death of resident

Apartment complex had to be evacuated
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Directors postpone decision on creating voting positions for youth

Directors postpone decision on creating voting positions for youth

Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) directors have decided to postpone changing terms of reference for advisory committees that would establish voting positions for youth. The unanimous decision came following discussion at a Feb.
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Two arrested for writing messages with chalk paint on legislature building and pavement

Two arrested for writing messages with chalk paint on legislature building and pavement

Two activists supporting Indigenous young people occupying the legislature’s front steps were arrested Thursday morning for spraying messages with chalk paint on the building, pavement and outdoor stone wall.
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Woodfibre LNG won't be building a new dock at Darrell Bay, the company says

Woodfibre LNG won't be building a new dock at Darrell Bay, the company says

Current infrastructure will work to transport workers to site
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Scuffle during Wet’suwet’en protest in Sechelt

Scuffle during Wet’suwet’en protest in Sechelt

Sunshine Coast RCMP have confirmed they were called out Feb. 26 after an incident in Sechelt during a demonstration supporting the Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs.
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