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Squamish's only licensed cannabis shop aims to clear the air

Squamish's only licensed cannabis shop aims to clear the air

General manager dispels misconceptions about edibles and recycling
Nearly half of Canadians say they spend faster than they earn, survey finds

Nearly half of Canadians say they spend faster than they earn, survey finds

A new survey finds that the overwhelming majority of Canadians say that the average household carries too much debit, while two-in-five do not expect to escape debt in their lifetime.
First batch of Squamish Constellation Festival passes sell out

First batch of Squamish Constellation Festival passes sell out

Organizers say early-bird tickets sold within an hour
B.C. to advocate for frustrated, confused, unhappy cellphone users, says premier

B.C. to advocate for frustrated, confused, unhappy cellphone users, says premier

VICTORIA — A cellphone users survey shows British Columbia residents are frustrated and confused with cellphone contracts and billing, prompting a deeper review of consumer protection laws and expanded efforts to push the federal government for
Poll-by-poll results reveal voting patterns in North Van, West Van ridings

Poll-by-poll results reveal voting patterns in North Van, West Van ridings

While voters on the North Shore returned Liberal candidates to all three North Shore seats on election night, a look at poll-by-poll results showed distinct differences in how various areas of the North Shore's three ridings cast their ballots.
Who's who in Justin Trudeau's cabinet: some new, some old and others in new places

Who's who in Justin Trudeau's cabinet: some new, some old and others in new places

OTTAWA — The returning, changing and new members of Justin Trudeau's cabinet: Chrystia Freeland becomes deputy prime minister and minister of intergovernmental affairs Navdeep Bains becomes minister of innovation, science and industry Carolyn B
Canadian billionaires: Here are the 41 richest people in Canada in 2019

Canadian billionaires: Here are the 41 richest people in Canada in 2019

CEOWORLD Magazine has identified the richest people in Canada for its annual Canada Rich List Index, and the list includes 41 billionaires.
B.C. introduces gas price transparency law forcing companies to reveal data

B.C. introduces gas price transparency law forcing companies to reveal data

VICTORIA — It's time to reveal to drivers in British Columbia how the price of gasoline is set, says provincial cabinet minister Bruce Ralston.
SD48 Brief: Slight increase for top earners in the Sea to Sky School District

SD48 Brief: Slight increase for top earners in the Sea to Sky School District

Supt. Lisa McCullough, who was recently awarded the Premier's Award for Education Excellence for District Leadership, was the highest earner in the school district again this year with a total compensation of $237,701 for the 2018/19 school year.
Canadian universities encourage exchange students in Hong Kong to head home

Canadian universities encourage exchange students in Hong Kong to head home

Some Canadian universities are urging their exchange students in Hong Kong to consider returning home as the semi-autonomous Chinese territory is beset by escalating violence between government officials and pro-democracy protesters.