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Coast Reporter @coastreporter.bsky.social · 15h

Kisses and Kicks: October 10 edition

Here are the good deeds (and not so good deeds) that happened in our Coast community this week!

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Coast Reporter @coastreporter.bsky.social · 17h

Three tons of backwoods trash retrieved in annual Trash Bash

“Of the materials collected tires, fridges, TVs and microwaves are recyclable for free at a local depot” an SCRD press release on the Sept. 27 Trash Bash event detailed.

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Coast Reporter @coastreporter.bsky.social · 1d

Salish Soils launches ‘Golden Ticket’ to reward clean composting

Weekly prize aims to tackle rising plastic contamination in compost bins with a community-first approach

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Coast Reporter @coastreporter.bsky.social · 1d

shíshálh Nation marks 39 years of self-government

lhe hiwus shares message of pride and purpose

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Coast Reporter @coastreporter.bsky.social · 1d

Landfill vertical expansion recommended over future garbage export from Sunshine Coast

It’s up to Sunshine Coast Regional District elected officials to decide on which alternative to pursue. According to regional staff, that issue will be on a meeting agenda within a month.

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Coast Reporter @coastreporter.bsky.social · 2d

Sunshine Coast's homeless count up a third in two years

Bi-annual point-in-time homeless count in our areas, conducted on March 5, showed 129 people without a “home”: up from the 2023 tally of 94 and more than double the 57 identified in the first count in 2018.

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Coast Reporter @coastreporter.bsky.social · 2d

North Road thrift store closure planned

The SCCSS Thrift Store in Gibsons is to remain open for now but is to close within 12 to 24 months. Store operations will be moved to Sechelt. The society says other SCCSS services in Gibsons are to be expanded and will continue to be delivered in that community.

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Coast Reporter @coastreporter.bsky.social · 3d

qathet Art Council calls on creatives to share work

Annual fundraiser and group exhibition launches in December

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Coast Reporter @coastreporter.bsky.social · 3d

Sunshine Coast SAR team competes for Land Rover Defender and $30K in prestigious North American awards

Vote daily to help Sunshine Coast SAR win big

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Coast Reporter @coastreporter.bsky.social · 3d

Poppy Arnet steps into student trustee role for SD46

Grade 12 student brings a unique educational journey and strong advocacy for student voice to the Sunshine Coast School Board

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Coast Reporter @coastreporter.bsky.social · 3d

Province Pauses Key Active Transportation Grant Program

Gibsons projects face delays as CleanBC funding undergoes review

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Coast Reporter @coastreporter.bsky.social · 4d

Gibsons property tax exemptions approved

Places of worship, housing societies, and nonprofits among recipients of relief

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Coast Reporter @coastreporter.bsky.social · 4d

Gibsons adopts new development cost charges

Updated rates aim to balance growth with infrastructure needs

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Coast Reporter @coastreporter.bsky.social · 4d

Powell River Logger Sports donates funds to food bank

Community stepped up with donations at summer event

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Coast Reporter @coastreporter.bsky.social · 5d

SCRD Considers APC Recommendations on Logging Impacts and Habitat Protection

Directors seek stronger follow-up as community commissions raise concerns

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Coast Reporter @coastreporter.bsky.social · 6d

qathet artist leaves behind plethora of work

Rick Cepella was many things, including a teacher, painter and outdoor adventurer

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Coast Reporter @coastreporter.bsky.social · 6d

Connect the Coast shares multi-use path design

SCRD to request meeting with province over active transportation funding

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Coast Reporter @coastreporter.bsky.social · 7d

Paddlers from qathet win gold despite strong winds

Dragon boat team for breast cancer survivors and supporters endures choppy waters at Comox regatta

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Coast Reporter @coastreporter.bsky.social · 7d

Kisses and Kicks: October 3 edition

Here are the good deeds (and not so good deeds) that happened in our Coast community this week!

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Coast Reporter @coastreporter.bsky.social · 7d

SCRD nears completion of first phase in OCP renewal project

Phase 1 engagement wraps up as SCRD prepares for next steps in multi-year planning overhaul

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Coast Reporter @coastreporter.bsky.social · 7d

SCRD approves frontage waivers for subdivisions in Elphinstone and Garden Bay

Planning staff cite topography and access feasibility in support of exemptions from provincial frontage rules

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Coast Reporter @coastreporter.bsky.social · 8d

Loon Foundation leader Michael Jackson retires

It’s a leadership change for the Pender Harbour based Loon Foundation with one of its founders and longtime spokesperson Dr. Michael Jackson retiring and Lana Brandt taking on the role as Interim Executive Director.

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Coast Reporter @coastreporter.bsky.social · 8d

Loon Foundation leader Michael Jackson retires

It’s a leadership change for the Pender Harbour based Loon Foundation with one of its founders and longtime spokesperson Dr. Michael Jackson retiring and Lana Brandt taking on the role as Interim Executive Director.

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Coast Reporter @coastreporter.bsky.social · 8d

RCMP investigating alleged unprovoked assault on youth in Sechelt

Adult male arrested and released following incident on Cowrie Street

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Coast Reporter @coastreporter.bsky.social · 9d

Municipal reps call for action on community safety

“All residents are entitled to peaceful quiet enjoyment in their homes and businesses – but my community doesn’t have this and that’s simply unacceptable” Mayor Henderson states at a Sept. 24 rally at the legislature in Victoria.

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