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Squamish school project receives grant from Whistler Blackcomb Foundation

Squamish school project receives grant from Whistler Blackcomb Foundation

Don Ross Middle School receives $40,000 for playground
Switch to permanent Daylight Savings Time reckless: sleep scientists

Switch to permanent Daylight Savings Time reckless: sleep scientists

"It’s not about personal preference. We’re talking about how light affects our physiology," says SFU sleep scientist
Hungry bear raids B.C. family’s freezer, takes all the Christmas cakes

Hungry bear raids B.C. family’s freezer, takes all the Christmas cakes

Blame it on Mary Beary. It seems Campbell River has its own answer to the celebrity British baker of similar name, an expert who knows exactly what she likes.
Doors of two Squamish cannabis dispensaries remain closed

Doors of two Squamish cannabis dispensaries remain closed

Thirty days after notice of seizure, an update from 99 North and Grass Roots Medicinal
B.C.'s online camping reservation system revamped

B.C.'s online camping reservation system revamped

Campers hoping to stay at B.C. parks will find a revamped online reservation system with new features on the Discover Camping website.
Not so merry: Trio of snowmen recalled Canada-wide due to 'injury hazard'

Not so merry: Trio of snowmen recalled Canada-wide due to 'injury hazard'

They may look like a merry trio, but officials are warning that a three-pack of bendable snowmen could cause you harm. The festive trio are sold across Canada at Costco and they were manufactured in Hong Kong by Grand Crea Manufactory Ltd.
Christmas electricity spike equivalent to roasting 1.5 million turkeys: BC Hydro

Christmas electricity spike equivalent to roasting 1.5 million turkeys: BC Hydro

The utility is urging customers to save on their electricity bill this Christmas Day
B.C. economy sheds 18,200 jobs in November

B.C. economy sheds 18,200 jobs in November

Unemployment in B.C. ticked up to five per cent but remains lowest across Canada
Squamish may need an extra $1.38 million in taxes for 2020

Squamish may need an extra $1.38 million in taxes for 2020

District also considers setting aside money for new staff positions
Six bears euthanized in the same PoCo neighbourhood last week

Six bears euthanized in the same PoCo neighbourhood last week

Conservation officers say the two families — including four first-year cubs — were destroyed because of access to human food sources