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Brain injury from domestic abuse a 'public health crisis,' says B.C. researcher

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia mother in her late 30s says there was "no support in sight" after she suffered two serious blows to the head at the hands of different partners more than a decade ago. "I was exhausted.

Dec 9, 2019 9:20 AM Read more >

Squamish Search and Rescue units prep for winter season

Winter is coming to first responder calls — what to expect

Dec 9, 2019 9:09 AM Read more >

Squamish middle school gets gender-neutral washrooms

Latest upgrade at Don Ross includes bathroom facilities for all students

Dec 9, 2019 8:57 AM Read more >

Fines issued for hunter who shot and killed Squamish dog

Decision announced more than two years after the dog was killed near Lucille Lake

Dec 9, 2019 8:24 AM Read more >

B.C. to eliminate Medical Services Plan premium on Jan. 1

VANCOUVER — British Columbians will ring in the new year by joining all Canadians in not paying monthly rates for health care. Premiums under the province's Medical Services Plan will be eliminated on Jan.

Dec 9, 2019 7:50 AM Read more >

New B.C. overdose response leader is an addictions expert

Opioid overdoses have declined since the December 2017 opening of emergency centre

Dec 9, 2019 7:05 AM Read more >

Squamish school project receives grant from Whistler Blackcomb Foundation

Don Ross Middle School receives $40,000 for playground

Dec 7, 2019 7:29 AM Read more >

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

Dec 7, 2019 7:18 AM Read more >

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.

Dec 7, 2019 4:00 AM Read more >

Doors of two Squamish cannabis dispensaries remain closed

Thirty days after notice of seizure, an update from 99 North and Grass Roots Medicinal

Dec 7, 2019 3:50 AM Read more >