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Squamish high school students given laptops for school year

Squamish high school students given laptops for school year

The new program comes after cellphone restrictions were mandated on Sept. 3 across all B.C. schools.
New power generation, transmission and distribution to cost B.C. $57B

New power generation, transmission and distribution to cost B.C. $57B

Population growth, provincial policies focused on decarbonization and industry development expected to drive demand for more clean electricity
Sarah McLachlan honoured with Canada Post commemorative stamp

Sarah McLachlan honoured with Canada Post commemorative stamp

VANCOUVER — British Columbia-based singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan's achievements are being honoured with a Canada Post commemorative stamp.
Little progress made on Canadian housing affordability, survey reveals

Little progress made on Canadian housing affordability, survey reveals

Shelter costs increased nationally by 20.6 per cent from 2018 to 2022
Vancouver Coastal Health slammed for routinely breaking access to information laws

Vancouver Coastal Health slammed for routinely breaking access to information laws

During the COVID-19 pandemic, staff at Vancouver Coastal Health broke FOI laws in eight out of 10 requests, prompting Information and Privacy Commissioner for B.C. Michael Harvey to pen eight recommendations for reform; Harvey says some progress is being made.
Out with the old, in with the new—footbridge at Brohm Lake

Out with the old, in with the new—footbridge at Brohm Lake

The new bridge is expected to open in late spring 2025.
Photos: See these stunning images of Birkenhead Lake fire

Photos: See these stunning images of Birkenhead Lake fire

As of Sept. 10, a spokesperson for the BC Wildfire Service said the wildfire continues to be held, as it has for about a week, and remains at about 770 hectares in size.
Paranoid hammer-wielding assault leads to no time behind bars for B.C. man

Paranoid hammer-wielding assault leads to no time behind bars for B.C. man

The man expressed remorse to the court. He said he's working in a recovery program and is finding support through a church community.
B.C. collaborates with federal government to fight against cyberattacks

B.C. collaborates with federal government to fight against cyberattacks

The Ministry of Citizens' Services says the government fends off about 1.5 billion unauthorized access attempts every day.
See the Squamish Paddling Club's Pancake and Paddle event

See the Squamish Paddling Club's Pancake and Paddle event

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