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‘In some ways, it was worse than I thought': Sechelt councillors speak out after governance audit

‘In some ways, it was worse than I thought': Sechelt councillors speak out after governance audit

'An apology actually involves apologizing, saying that one is sorry, demonstrating that one understands what the impact that they had was': Sechelt councillors explain why they're still waiting for an apology from Mayor John Henderson.
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Sunshine Coast Regional District CAO resigns as of Aug. 30

Sunshine Coast Regional District CAO resigns as of Aug. 30

Dean McKinley joined the SCRD as the chief administrative officer on Jan. 6, 2020.
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Gibsons lawyer – and former mayor – fined $10,000 for helping family

Gibsons lawyer – and former mayor – fined $10,000 for helping family

This is the first disciplinary action James Wayne Rowe has faced in 44 years of practising law.
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Hundreds attend Sechelt meeting on crime and safety, Aug. 21

Hundreds attend Sechelt meeting on crime and safety, Aug. 21

Dozens of residents turned away at the door due to capacity regulations at Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre.
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Sechelt Landfill will temporarily close Sept. 3 and 4 next week

Sechelt Landfill will temporarily close Sept. 3 and 4 next week

Due to an emergency scale replacement project, the Sechelt Landfill will be closed next Tuesday and Wednesday.
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People’s Party to run candidate in West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country

People’s Party to run candidate in West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country

Peyman Askari said he felt compelled to get involved in politics to push back on government overreach
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Sunshine Coast campfire ban lifted as of noon Wednesday, Aug. 28

Sunshine Coast campfire ban lifted as of noon Wednesday, Aug. 28

Campfires -- and tiki torches -- will be allowed once again, just in time for the long weekend.
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Social documentarian: Director, producer and writer Liz Marshall takes on cultural collaboration

Social documentarian: Director, producer and writer Liz Marshall takes on cultural collaboration

Liz Marshall quickly reveals her collaborative spirit during our brief outdoor photo shoot in Lower Gibsons. “Scarf on or off?” she asks while posing in front of an ocean backdrop on Marine Drive.
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Letter: Tidewater expertise needed

Letter: Tidewater expertise needed

'When the DMP finalizes the requirements for bodies of fresh water, I am sure Minister Cullen will have had more first-hand experience and I don’t believe the well-being of eelgrass will be a concern.'
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From reclaimed wood to straw clay: Sustainable building practices highlighted in Lower Gibsons home

From reclaimed wood to straw clay: Sustainable building practices highlighted in Lower Gibsons home

How a small family home in Lower Gibsons is being built with natural materials
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