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‘Nightmare’ permitting strangling B.C. solar industry, say installers

‘Nightmare’ permitting strangling B.C. solar industry, say installers

New B.C. government rebates of up to $10,000 could ignite a boom in solar energy. But some warn permitting hurdles are sending the province on a 'solar coaster.'
'It's real and it's us'

'It's real and it's us'

The New Breed Brass Band brings New Orleans to Whistler on July 12
Critical habitat for endangered B.C. owl doubles under new draft recovery plan

Critical habitat for endangered B.C. owl doubles under new draft recovery plan

Latest plan comes amid years of declines for the northern spotted owl — a species now considered Canada's most endangered bird.
B.C. rejects Henry report backing non-prescribed alternates to fentanyl, other drugs

B.C. rejects Henry report backing non-prescribed alternates to fentanyl, other drugs

"Ultimately, we cannot prescribe our way out of this crisis," Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said in the report.
Province to add 51 new sheriffs to address court shortage, closures

Province to add 51 new sheriffs to address court shortage, closures

Ministry of Attorney General says Justice Institute of B.C. spring class of graduates is largest in recent memory
Teigen Pascual wins first career BMX national title

Teigen Pascual wins first career BMX national title

The Squamolian is coming off three broken collarbones in 18 months
Man who exposed self to teens banned from B.C. park

Man who exposed self to teens banned from B.C. park

Denis Lacharite pleaded guilty March 6 to committing an indecent act in July 2022 at Boundary Bay Regional Park
Investigation launched into fatal kiteboarding incident in Squamish

Investigation launched into fatal kiteboarding incident in Squamish

Tragic death on Canada Day prompts investigation by municipality, with the assistance of the Windsports Society, to review incident and safety protocols at Sp'akw'us Feather Park watersports beach.
Early morning Abbotsford shooting leaves one person injured

Early morning Abbotsford shooting leaves one person injured

Investigation into shooting in preliminary stages
Ocean Wise pulls eco-labels from southeast Alaskan salmon

Ocean Wise pulls eco-labels from southeast Alaskan salmon

Canada's largest seafood eco-certification body now lists southeast Alaskan fisheries as unsustainable.