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Museum Musings: When Whistler housing was affordable

Museum Musings: When Whistler housing was affordable

'In the early 1970s, when summers in the area were quiet and many people left town, Bert Melsness was working in heavy construction in the Squamish area. The company he worked for was obligated to pay for accommodation for employees from outside of the area, either by paying for a hotel or by providing an allowance'
78 km/h in a 50 zone: B.C. speeding appeal denied

78 km/h in a 50 zone: B.C. speeding appeal denied

A B.C. Supreme Court judge said a laser device recorded the speed at 97 km/h.
BC Hydro's challenge: Powering province through surging demand, drought and trade war

BC Hydro's challenge: Powering province through surging demand, drought and trade war

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's power utility is facing transformational challenges of drought, rising costs and a trade war with the United States as it works to meet electricity demand that's surging after two decades of relative stability.
ICYMI: Splash park, sea dike and more: Squamish project updates

ICYMI: Splash park, sea dike and more: Squamish project updates

With some projects nearing completion and others facing delays, District staff outline timelines and next steps for key developments shaping the future of Squamish.
New solar certificate programs aim to bolster skilled trades

New solar certificate programs aim to bolster skilled trades

Dean: "The demand for skilled trades is enormous."
A secret weapon in agriculture's climate fight: Ants

A secret weapon in agriculture's climate fight: Ants

Grist explores the possibility of ants to replace pesticides as crops are threatened by climate change.
ICYMI: Tale of two oceanfronts: Squamish developer’s project takes step forward in Port Alberni

ICYMI: Tale of two oceanfronts: Squamish developer’s project takes step forward in Port Alberni

Milestone is reached as the Island city and Matthews West sign a development agreement, paving the way for a mixed-use project with park space, retail, and housing, like at Oceanfront Squamish.
Every business needs a strong brand. Here's how to create yours

Every business needs a strong brand. Here's how to create yours

Shopify outlines how to keep businesses from getting lost among the competition and how brand guidelines can set them apart.
Opinion: How to solve the public sector succession crisis

Opinion: How to solve the public sector succession crisis

Canadian governments are in a perilous situation as young Canadians view the public sector with rising suspicion and have little interest in public service careers.
Elly Hoskin secures historic World Cup gold for Canada

Elly Hoskin secures historic World Cup gold for Canada

The Squamish rider is the first woman not from Great Britain or France to win an enduro World Cup