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Ottawa declines emergency order to protect endangered killer whales

Ottawa declines emergency order to protect endangered killer whales

The decision comes after a November 2024 risk assessment that found the whales face 'imminent threats' to their survival and recovery. 
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Two Coast women nominated for YWCA Women of Distinction Awards

Two Coast women nominated for YWCA Women of Distinction Awards

Two Sunshine Coast women have been nominated for YWCA’s 2025 Women of Distinction Awards.
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Friendship Park washroom repairs should be completed within weeks

Friendship Park washroom repairs should be completed within weeks

The refresh to the Sechelt washroom includes vandal-resistant features.
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Connection at heart of eclectic musical’s charm: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Connection at heart of eclectic musical’s charm: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat continues with performances at Chatelech Secondary School on March 7 and 8 (at 7 p.m.) and March 9 (at 2 p.m.). Tickets are available at Sew Easy in Sechelt and One Flower One Leaf Gallery in Gibsons.
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Sunshine Coast firefighters ‘Climb the Wall’ for charity

Sunshine Coast firefighters ‘Climb the Wall’ for charity

Sunday, March 2, firefighters from Gibsons, Roberts Creek, Halfmoon Bay and Sechelt took part in the BC Lung Foundation “Climb the Wall” charity event.
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Rental development next to Heritage Playhouse advances

Rental development next to Heritage Playhouse advances

After several returns to the drawing board, the proposed Gibsons development granted variance
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Charter company, guides fined for illegal fishing on the Sunshine Coast

Charter company, guides fined for illegal fishing on the Sunshine Coast

Rainbow Covenant Fishing Yacht Charter Ltd. and two of its guides were fined a total $22,000 for fisheries violations, including retaining yelloweye rockfish, a species of special concern.
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Sechelt staff asked to decrease proposed 8.62% property tax increase

Sechelt staff asked to decrease proposed 8.62% property tax increase

Committee of the whole asks staff to find 1% savings to bring total increase down to 7.62%.
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Public engagement promised 'throughout the term' of the Foundation Agreement

Public engagement promised 'throughout the term' of the Foundation Agreement

Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship and local MLA Randene Neill commits “to hold online information sessions to hear from people and answer questions."
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Sunshine Coast business owners invited to talk tariffs at town hall

Sunshine Coast business owners invited to talk tariffs at town hall

Sunshine Coast Chamber of Commerce is hosting the virtual meeting to help business owners navigate 25 per cent tariffs.
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