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Union of BC Indian Chiefs calls for salmon catch-and-release ban

Union of BC Indian Chiefs calls for salmon catch-and-release ban

UBCIC push for monitoring and stricter guidelines for sport fishing sector
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Rural residents to have a say in curbside recycling

Rural residents to have a say in curbside recycling

Curbside recycling is on the table for rural residents, but it’s not yet clear whether they want it. So, Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) directors supported a recommendation from staff to circulate a questionnaire to find out.
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Public committee in the works to investigate water source options

Public committee in the works to investigate water source options

Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) directors unanimously supported creating a citizen-run group to advise the board on water supply and conservation.
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Attempted theft of Harbour Air seaplane ends with collision in Vancouver harbour

Attempted theft of Harbour Air seaplane ends with collision in Vancouver harbour

Police in Vancouver are investigating after a float plane was badly damaged in what appears to have been a botched theft. Const. Tanya Visintin says officers were called to the city's waterfront about 3:30 a.m. after a report involving a plane.
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SCRD Briefs: Cap U students seek transit discount

SCRD Briefs: Cap U students seek transit discount

Students at the Sunshine Coast’s only post-secondary campus would like to see discounted bus passes extended to them, as well.
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BC Ferries names new Powell River-Texada Island ferry

BC Ferries names new Powell River-Texada Island ferry

Island Discovery will enter service mid-2020
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Directors support rule change to allow night-watering option

Directors support rule change to allow night-watering option

People could have the option to water their trees, shrubs and flowers when they wake up or before bed if Stage 3 water restrictions are called this year.
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Changes proposed for FortisBC plan to service Squamish’s Woodfibre LNG

Changes proposed for FortisBC plan to service Squamish’s Woodfibre LNG

FortisBC is proposing changes to controversial aspects of the  Eagle Mountain – Woodfibre Gas Pipeline Project . Once complete, the 47-kilometre pipeline would provide natural gas to FortisBC's potential customer Woodfibre LNG.
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Gibsons briefs: Wildfire protection plan grant sought

Gibsons briefs: Wildfire protection plan grant sought

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is awaiting word on its application for a “significant” Union of BC Municipalities grant to draft a community wildfire protection plan. In a presentation to Gibsons council on Feb.
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Local governments set to approve new SCREDO service agreement

Local governments set to approve new SCREDO service agreement

The Sunshine Coast Regional Economic Development Organization (SCREDO) will soon have approval from all four local governments on the Coast for a renewed service agreement.
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