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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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Chambers of commerce call on province to overturn ferry commissioner on fifth vessel

Chambers of commerce call on province to overturn ferry commissioner on fifth vessel

Speaking to reporters, B.C. Premier David Eby would not commit to overriding the commissioner’s decision or even getting involved.
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SD46 plans field upgrades following fecal coliform and E. Coli contamination

SD46 plans field upgrades following fecal coliform and E. Coli contamination

$1.4 million for plumbing upgrades to address drainage issues at Madeira Park Elementary
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On Mental Health: Earth Day reflections – climate change and our mental health

On Mental Health: Earth Day reflections – climate change and our mental health

'It was Earth Day this week, and at the top of my mind was how conversations around climate change seem to have taken a back seat amid today’s political upheaval.'
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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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Ferry workers' union calls for more federal funding for B.C. Ferries

Ferry workers' union calls for more federal funding for B.C. Ferries

The B.C. Ferry & Marine Workers’ Union says B.C. Ferries gets about $35 million annually from Ottawa, a fraction of what VIA Rail and an East Coast ferry service receive
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Coopers Green to be an improved place to 'go'

Coopers Green to be an improved place to 'go'

Flush toilets, form to be determined, are slated for Coopers Green’s future.
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Inflation evident in SCRD 2024 audit

Inflation evident in SCRD 2024 audit

The SCRD ended 2024 'in a strong financial position,' according to its financial services manager. Audit includes compensation numbers for top-earning staffers.
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Candidates clash over climate, affordability and rights at Whistler all-candidates meeting

Candidates clash over climate, affordability and rights at Whistler all-candidates meeting

Playful jabs, satire and serious policy debates dominated the April 22 West Vancouver–Sunshine Coast–Sea to Sky Country riding forum
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Gibsons sets eight per cent tax increase target

Gibsons sets eight per cent tax increase target

Tax increase target for 2025 operating budget, aiming to address $651,000 revenue gap
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