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Wildfires in 2023 drove Canada's air pollution. How could it affect life expectancy?

Wildfires in 2023 drove Canada's air pollution. How could it affect life expectancy?

Some of Canada's hard-hit wildfire regions rivalled some of the world's most polluted places in 2023, a new report says.
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Prolific offender arrested (again) in Whistler

Prolific offender arrested (again) in Whistler

RCMP briefs: Whistler bike thief found to be in Canada illegally
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Squamish letter: Let’s build belonging, not just buildings

Squamish letter: Let’s build belonging, not just buildings

As opposition mounts against local supportive housing projects, one resident shares an account of life on the margins—and why programs like Under One Roof are vital for survival.
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Two bodies were missed at B.C. death scene. Was treatment of coroners to blame?

Two bodies were missed at B.C. death scene. Was treatment of coroners to blame?

One former community coroner drew a direct line between the investigative failures and years of neglect for the service — including financial constraints and low pay for field coroners.
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Tariffs impacting mortgage borrowers in B.C., says TD Bank survey

Tariffs impacting mortgage borrowers in B.C., says TD Bank survey

Public divided on whether interest rates will rise, fall or hold steady.
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Editorial: Is Squamish on track to meet new provincial housing targets?

Editorial: Is Squamish on track to meet new provincial housing targets?

The District of Squamish has been tasked with creating at least 1,069 new homes over five years as part of British Columbia's latest push to address the ongoing housing crisis.
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RRSP, TFSA, FHSA, RESP: The ABCs of how to divvy up savings across accounts

RRSP, TFSA, FHSA, RESP: The ABCs of how to divvy up savings across accounts

First step: knowing how much you have to work with, says one advisor.
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Squamish opinion: Gen Z and Millennials are reading 'newspapers' too

Squamish opinion: Gen Z and Millennials are reading 'newspapers' too

Despite the rise of social media influencers and online content creators, traditional news outlets remain a trusted source for most Canadians, according to a recent survey.
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Federal appeals court backs B.C. longshoreman who refused unsafe work

Federal appeals court backs B.C. longshoreman who refused unsafe work

In a unanimous decision, the court upheld a B.C. port worker's right to refuse unsafe work, ruling he was wrongfully disciplined by his employer.
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B.C. man seeks support to help cover cost to replace his accessible van

B.C. man seeks support to help cover cost to replace his accessible van

"This community is amazing. I am really, really thankful for their help."
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