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

District also considers setting aside money for new staff positions

Dec 4, 2019 5:40 AM Read more >

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

Dec 4, 2019 4:19 AM Read more >

Grocery costs to rise nearly $500 for average Canadian family in 2020

The average Canadian family will pay up to an extra $487 on feeding themselves next year, according to an annual food price report that highlights climate change as a major culprit for rising food prices, especially in the produce department.

Dec 4, 2019 3:08 AM Read more >

B.C. Government releases camping gift cards and improvements to reservation system

The B.C. Government has announced some changes to the reservation system for Provincial parks.

Dec 4, 2019 3:02 AM Read more >

B.C. firefighters head Down Under to help battle extreme wildfire season

British Columbian firefighters are putting their Christmas plans on hold to help Australia battle an extreme wildfire season in the eastern part of the country. Seven B.C. firefighters are among 22 Canadians headed Down Under today, Dec.

Dec 3, 2019 8:18 AM Read more >

Here's what you need to do if you want to cut down a Christmas tree in B.C.

If you'd like to go out into the forest and find your perfect Christmas tree, you'll need to get a permit first.

Dec 3, 2019 4:32 AM Read more >

Sea to Sky Christmas tree cutting permits available

Permits must be carried when tree hunting

Dec 3, 2019 4:30 AM Read more >

You can use this interactive map to see how much snow is falling in B.C.

B.C. Government tool allows users to find out how much snow an area has received historically and in near real time

Dec 3, 2019 2:20 AM Read more >

B.C. forest industry facing uncertain future as mills close across the province

'It's going to be a very bleak winter,' says BC Liberal forestry critic

Dec 2, 2019 7:21 AM Read more >

Vallea Lumina: Whistler's enchanted forest

Almost everyone dreams of magic at some point — and enchanted forests can be among the most fantastical imaginings, often inspired by movies, games, books or performances. Whistler, a jewel in the well-laden crown of B.C.

Dec 2, 2019 6:28 AM Read more >