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Gibsons proceeds with permissive property tax exemption cuts

Gibsons proceeds with permissive property tax exemption cuts

'As a council I think we've all been faced with difficult decisions, and this is certainly one of them' says Coun. David Croal
PHARA challenges DRIPA's constitutionality in BC Supreme Court

PHARA challenges DRIPA's constitutionality in BC Supreme Court

The Pender Harbour and Area Residents Association filed the first challenge of B.C. government's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) in BC’s Supreme Court Sept. 11.
Letters: Sechelt council, make amends, put this behind us

Letters: Sechelt council, make amends, put this behind us

Editor: The following is an open letter to Sechelt Mayor John Henderson and council of the District of Sechelt.
Sunshine Coast weather: Autumn equinox - when and why

Sunshine Coast weather: Autumn equinox - when and why

According to the National Research Council of Canada, “Fall starts at the moment when the sun is directly over the equator, going from north to south”.
Coastal Tsunami crush hometown opener

Coastal Tsunami crush hometown opener

In its hometown opener, the brand new Pacific Junior Hockey League team Coastal Tsunami defeated the Port Moody Panthers 7-1.
The épluchette de blé d'Inde returns at école du Pacifique

The épluchette de blé d'Inde returns at école du Pacifique

Despite torrential rain, shrieks of laughter and corn husk bucket-side chats marked the successful return of a Quebecois harvest tradition after a pandemic hiatus, on Sept. 13.
Powell River-Sunshine Coast Independent candidate Greg Reid calls for direct democracy

Powell River-Sunshine Coast Independent candidate Greg Reid calls for direct democracy

Powell River’s Greg Reid focuses on poverty and housing shortages in his community
North Vancouver RCMP warn of disturbing new sextortion attempts

North Vancouver RCMP warn of disturbing new sextortion attempts

In this threatening scheme, the suspects include personal details as well as photos of the homes of potential victims
$1.5 million in grants for Lower Crown reservoir, Gibsons planning projects

$1.5 million in grants for Lower Crown reservoir, Gibsons planning projects

shíshálh Nation's Lower Crown water reservoir project received an infusion of $1.2 million from the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) - Disaster Risk Reduction - Climate Adaptation funding stream.
Larger than average, woodier than average elk appear on Gambier

Larger than average, woodier than average elk appear on Gambier

In homage to a species whose numbers are on the increase throughout the Sunshine Coast, the Gambier Island Art Hive have erected slightly oversized sculptures of a Roosevelt elk bull and cow.