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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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North Shore Rescue finds body of Surrey hiker hit by avalanche

North Shore Rescue finds body of Surrey hiker hit by avalanche

One hiker is dead after being caught in an avalanche that swept across Runner Peak, a hiking trail just east of North Vancouver's Mount Seymour Monday morning.
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'Worst ways to die:' Ottawa asks if cruelty should be weighed in wildlife toxins

'Worst ways to die:' Ottawa asks if cruelty should be weighed in wildlife toxins

Ottawa is taking extra steps to find out if Canadians are still OK with killing wildlife in what one scientist calls "one of the worst ways to die on earth.
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Gala hopes to raise $120,000 for Squamish Nation trades students

Gala hopes to raise $120,000 for Squamish Nation trades students

Reach for the Stars helped 92 students last year
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Recovery mission for man feared dead in Mt. Seymour avalanche resumes today

Recovery mission for man feared dead in Mt. Seymour avalanche resumes today

NSR rescued one hiker who survived five hours wedged against tree
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Huu-ay-aht First Nation says Steelhead LNG pulls out of Vancouver Island project

Huu-ay-aht First Nation says Steelhead LNG pulls out of Vancouver Island project

Company presented to SLRD board last month
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B.C. man says he owns copyright, trademark for People's Party of Canada name

B.C. man says he owns copyright, trademark for People's Party of Canada name

VANCOUVER — Former federal Conservative party cabinet minister Maxime Bernier may have to find a new name for his fledgling People's Party of Canada, if a British Columbia businessman wins two lawsuits filed in Federal Court.
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Ginormous ‘supermoon’ to illuminate skies tonight

Ginormous ‘supermoon’ to illuminate skies tonight

Last month British Columbians were privy to the awe-inspiring super blood wolf moon with a total lunar eclipse – a spectacular "supermoon" and total lunar eclipse combination.
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Eat Smart brand salad bags recalled due to possible Listeria contamination

Eat Smart brand salad bags recalled due to possible Listeria contamination

OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says certain Eat Smart brand Sweet Kale Vegetable Salad Bags are being recalled due to possible Listeria contamination.
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