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7 things the fall housing market could have in store for buyers in B.C.

7 things the fall housing market could have in store for buyers in B.C.

Thinking of buying a home in B.C.? The housing market could have more movement this fall.
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British Columbians proud of their province and what it represents

British Columbians proud of their province and what it represents

This year, 84% of British Columbians say they are very proud of the province that they live in, a proportion that reaches 90% in the Fraser Valley.
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Separatist sentiment has faded in Canada since last year: poll

Separatist sentiment has faded in Canada since last year: poll

Just over one in five Canadians think their province would be better off as its own country, down three points in a year
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EDITORIAL: We need to think bigger about water

EDITORIAL: We need to think bigger about water

The pitchforks came out this week, as one would expect, in outraged response to the Sunshine Coast Regional District imposing a total ban on outdoor watering at the height of the growing season.
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OPINION: Unretirement on the Coast

OPINION: Unretirement on the Coast

My colleague Keili recently reported on semi and fully- retired residents donating their time to help local businesses fill temporary staff vacancies.
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LETTER: Come to terms with reality

LETTER: Come to terms with reality

Editor: We are at Stage 4 water restrictions. Last week’s issue had that headline. I have just, once again, bailed my “short shower” water into buckets to try and keep some of my precious garden specimens from dying away.
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LETTER: Water forecast grim

LETTER: Water forecast grim

Editor: Dear Diary: So many questions, so few answers! I’m standing in my veggie patch filled with lettuce, kale, berries, tomatoes, beans and more, and their only current source of water is what we save from the kitchen sink and shower.
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LETTER: Nine stinky things

LETTER: Nine stinky things

Editor: Nine things: 9. We stink! 8. We don’t ever water our lawn! 7. We don’t ever use a pressure washer to clean our house nor our driveway nor deck! 6. We don’t wash our car but once per year whether it needs it or not! 5.
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LETTER: Double our water supply

LETTER: Double our water supply

Editor: I received the SCRD leaflet in my mail today. I was amazed to read the bold typeset: “Our water supply is at risk due to prolonged dry weather”! My reaction? Please finish that statement, SCRD.
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LETTER: 2015 all over again

LETTER: 2015 all over again

Editor: August 11, 2021. Here we are again. Déjà vu from the summer of 2015, Stage 4 water restrictions. What’s changed? More houses being built without a plan for an ample water source. Tax increases. It’s an embarrassment.
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