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'Aggressive' wildfire shuts B.C. highway as military and officials set to meet

'Aggressive' wildfire shuts B.C. highway as military and officials set to meet

The BC Wildfire Service says an "aggressive" fire that exploded in size over the weekend has cut off a highway on the central coast, while more than a dozen new blazes have been sparked since Sunday.
Baldrey: Federal election could raise constitutional intrigue

Baldrey: Federal election could raise constitutional intrigue

Could the second-place finisher wind up forming government in Ottawa next time out?
Report shows economic case for high immigration, but warns of housing trade-offs

Report shows economic case for high immigration, but warns of housing trade-offs

OTTAWA — At a time when skeptics are questioning Canada's plan to ramp up immigration, a new report argues the country needs to welcome a lot more newcomers to counterbalance its aging demographic.
Check out this jaw-dropping photo of a Squamish kiteboarder catching air

Check out this jaw-dropping photo of a Squamish kiteboarder catching air

Squamish photographer Brian Aikens captured local kiteboarder Loren Parfitt mid-air in Howe Sound with the Stawamus Chief in the background.
Conservative Party stalwart John Weston won’t run in 2025

Conservative Party stalwart John Weston won’t run in 2025

Weston plans to focus on non-profit Canadian Health and Fitness Institute
Letter: Whistler needs solutions for ‘very dangerous’ transportation network

Letter: Whistler needs solutions for ‘very dangerous’ transportation network

'As our town’s leaders, please focus your precious “safety” oxygen on the real danger to our residents: CARS!'
Sound on for this video of red-throated loons calling on a Squamish lake

Sound on for this video of red-throated loons calling on a Squamish lake

Squamish birder Chris Dale recently captured the sights and sounds of these red-throated loons on Alice Lake.
Squamish Nation and City of North Vancouver sign protocol agreement

Squamish Nation and City of North Vancouver sign protocol agreement

The agreement lays out six principles and guidelines for the two governments to follow
B.C.’s Indigenous tourism sector is thriving—but not everyone is benefitting

B.C.’s Indigenous tourism sector is thriving—but not everyone is benefitting

Indigenous tourism operations have seen significant growth in recent years, particularly in rural areas, but some First Nations communities aren’t getting their piece of the pie.
New B.C. bail program wrapped up in labour court action

New B.C. bail program wrapped up in labour court action

The bail program was implemented to address staffing and assignment of Crown counsel who carry out bail-related responsibilities.
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