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Election nominations finalized for Sunshine Coast and across BC

Election nominations finalized for Sunshine Coast and across BC

Increase in independent candidates running compared with past years
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Burgeoning Sunshine Coast improv culture was unexpected

Burgeoning Sunshine Coast improv culture was unexpected

An improvised comedy community is taking shape on the Sunshine Coast as a result of a spontaneous offer by a longtime performer and instructor.
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Frequency on Sunshine Coast bus routes increases Oct. 15

Frequency on Sunshine Coast bus routes increases Oct. 15

Weekends will see more runs on Sunshine Coast Transit’s Routes 90 (Sechelt-Gibsons/Langdale Ferry Express) 3 (Sechelt Arena) and 4 (Halfmoon Bay) starting Oct. 15.
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RCMP believe two exposure incidents in Gibsons could be related

RCMP believe two exposure incidents in Gibsons could be related

RCMP are asking for any other victims or witnesses to come forward.
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'An amazing commitment': RCM SAR Station 61 honours member for 20 years of service

'An amazing commitment': RCM SAR Station 61 honours member for 20 years of service

'We’re really just trying to help people and it’s usually rewarding' says Pender Harbour RCM SAR's Dennis Cotter.
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Letters: PHARA’s court petition lacks membership mandate

Letters: PHARA’s court petition lacks membership mandate

'PHARA’s petition takes issue with the province’s right to share decision-making with the shíshálh Nation regarding the administration of the Dock Management Plan yet they refused to participate in the advisory committee that ultimately did find solutions. They pay lip service to reconciliation but don’t want to dialogue with the people who have the long view of history in our area. As a PHARA member, I find this morally wrong.'
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One year after Sechelt recital, pianist wins top international honour

One year after Sechelt recital, pianist wins top international honour

A B.C.-born musician who headlined last year’s season of the Coast Recital Society earned the top prize last weekend in one of the world’s top piano competitions.
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2024 provincial election 'who, what, when and where' for the lower Sunshine Coast

2024 provincial election 'who, what, when and where' for the lower Sunshine Coast

Local all-candidate forums include two hosted by the Coast Reporter and Sunshine Coast Chamber of Commerce.
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Commercial prawn fisherman guilty of obstruction near Sechelt fined $18,000

Commercial prawn fisherman guilty of obstruction near Sechelt fined $18,000

Fisheries officer's confrontation during B.C.'s prawn fishing season leads to charges
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Opinion: The case for free transit for B.C. teens

Opinion: The case for free transit for B.C. teens

A vision for inclusive, safe, public transit systems, not crackdown. "It is not too late to turn this bus around," say advocates.
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