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B.C. government reverses course on coastal ferry cuts, holds fares

B.C. government reverses course on coastal ferry cuts, holds fares

2,700 round-trip sailings to coastal communities to be restored
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Liberals lodge complaint against NDP's Jagmeet Singh campaign over Facebook ads

Liberals lodge complaint against NDP's Jagmeet Singh campaign over Facebook ads

Advertisements lacked required agent identification, Liberals say
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Are you flying your drone legally?

Are you flying your drone legally?

Some in Squamish seem unaware their drone images may be proof they defy Transport Canada rules
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NEB suggests noise reduction for vessels in B.C.'s Salish Sea

NEB suggests noise reduction for vessels in B.C.'s Salish Sea

A reconsidered National Energy Board report endorsing the expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline suggests potential limits on whale-watching boats and noise reduction efforts for ferries that ply British Columbia's Salish Sea.
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B.C. energy regulator faces possible $90 million tab for orphan wells

B.C. energy regulator faces possible $90 million tab for orphan wells

Province shifting from orphan well tax to liability levy to meet obligations
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Squamish celebrity Lorne Cardinal speaks out against violence against Indigenous women and girls

Squamish celebrity Lorne Cardinal speaks out against violence against Indigenous women and girls

Corner Gas star puts his voice behind campaign to raise awareness of issue
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Legal challenges could dent ICBC recovery schedule, experts warn

Legal challenges could dent ICBC recovery schedule, experts warn

Province will limit the number of 'adversarial experts' who can testify in personal injury claims
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National Energy Board recommends approving Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

National Energy Board recommends approving Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

The Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project is back on for potential cabinet approval following reconsideration by the National Energy Board. Local First Nations, however, say their opposition remains steadfast.
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Squamish bans plastic bags and straws by end of 2019

Squamish bans plastic bags and straws by end of 2019

Council voted unanimously in favour of motion after hearing students’ presentation
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B.C. government unveils budget big on social spending, low on new taxes

B.C. government unveils budget big on social spending, low on new taxes

Budget also eliminates interest on B.C. student loans
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