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Legendary 'Lou' the dog, known for his ocean swimming, has died

Legendary 'Lou' the dog, known for his ocean swimming, has died

Famous in Tuwanek for his solo adventures, the German short-haired pointer could often be found swimming with local seals.
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Arrowhead Clubhouse invites the public to an open house May 8

Arrowhead Clubhouse invites the public to an open house May 8

The open house and barbecue are in celebration of Mental Health Week, May 5 to 11.
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Sechelt council gets 'good news' on housing needs included in OCP

Sechelt council gets 'good news' on housing needs included in OCP

Sechelt has met all provincial requirements regarding residential policies within the Official Community Plan -- months before deadline.
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RCMP incident report includes more impaired driving complaints

RCMP incident report includes more impaired driving complaints

Incidents of impaired driving are up across the Sunshine Coast from this same time last year, according to RCMP.
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Coastal mayors demand urgent action on lack of ferry reliability

Coastal mayors demand urgent action on lack of ferry reliability

Mayors Silas White (Town of Gibsons) and Andrew Leonard (Bowen Island Municipality) have requested a formal call with Premier David Eby.
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Akasha Farm in Wilson Creek has complied with rezoning requirements

Akasha Farm in Wilson Creek has complied with rezoning requirements

Sechelt council approved rezoning application to expand agritourism operation at the Tyson Road farm in ts'ukw'um.
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Prefab housing project on shíshálh Nation wins international recognition

Prefab housing project on shíshálh Nation wins international recognition

Collaborative project to relocate and repurpose homes on the Sunshine Coast selected for international architecture exhibition
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Judge bans woman from Sunshine Coast after assault at Friendship Park

Judge bans woman from Sunshine Coast after assault at Friendship Park

Dawn Krista Kossey pleaded guilty to assaulting a youth and causing a disturbance at Friendship Park last July
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Bear-resistant organics bins for Sandy Hook, Tillicum Bay or Tuwanek

Bear-resistant organics bins for Sandy Hook, Tillicum Bay or Tuwanek

Pilot project will determine whether District of Sechelt will invest in and expand bear-proof organics bin program.
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Some vessels on BC Ferries Route 3 will travel at slower pace

Some vessels on BC Ferries Route 3 will travel at slower pace

BC Ferries says the reduction in speed should only add minutes to each trip.
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