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Doctor found to replace Texada Island's longtime physician

Doctor found to replace Texada Island's longtime physician

Health services society relieved about fairly smooth transition
qRD board defeats single fire department policy motion

qRD board defeats single fire department policy motion

qathet Regional District directors do not endorse staff recommendations for membership in multiple departments
Editorial: Slow down in school zones

Editorial: Slow down in school zones

Basic rules of the road should never be ignored, including stopping for buses transporting students
Crime unit deployed due to suspicious death on Texada Island

Crime unit deployed due to suspicious death on Texada Island

Investigators believe incident is isolated and there is no ongoing risk to community safety.
Farewell summer, farewell two-ferry route for the Sunshine Coast

Farewell summer, farewell two-ferry route for the Sunshine Coast

As the Sunshine Coast bids adieu to summer tourists, so it does to the second boat on the Horseshoe Bay-Langdale route. With the Queen of Coquitlam' s departure from Route 3, the Coast's new fall schedule is in effect.
Warm streak for first week of September in qathet region

Warm streak for first week of September in qathet region

No rain in the forecast this week for northern Sunshine Coast
Rotary Club of Powell River to host talent show

Rotary Club of Powell River to host talent show

Top three acts will receive cash prizes
Part of Redrooffs closed in both directions Sept. 3 to 18

Part of Redrooffs closed in both directions Sept. 3 to 18

The work to replace a culvert and repair damage from the November 2021, atmospheric rivers means Redrooffs delays between Highway 101 and Cove Beach Road, according to DriveBC. 
UPDATED: Sailings cancelled between Saltery Bay and Earls Cove

UPDATED: Sailings cancelled between Saltery Bay and Earls Cove

Morning round-trip did not sail due to loading ramp problem
3 ways you can help your kids with back to school

3 ways you can help your kids with back to school

Parents can focus on three things this year to help kids transition back to school smoothly.