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River Forecast Centre: Lowered threat of major floods at Squamish, Cheakamus Rivers

River Forecast Centre: Lowered threat of major floods at Squamish, Cheakamus Rivers

Minor flooding in low-lying areas is still possible.
'Mad cow disease for deer': First cases of fatal brain disease found in B.C.

'Mad cow disease for deer': First cases of fatal brain disease found in B.C.

Tests on two deer near Cranbrook, B.C., came back positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) — a fatal degenerative brain disease that affects animals in the deer family.
West Point Grey couple loses battle to continue as Airbnb operator

West Point Grey couple loses battle to continue as Airbnb operator

Julee Kaye: "By telling me I'm not allowed to share it part time, the city is eliminating all those benefits and increasing the pressure on other housing stock."
30 scam attempts in one day target West Vancouver grandparents

30 scam attempts in one day target West Vancouver grandparents

No one fell victim to the 'grandparent scam' this time, but seniors have lost thousands of dollars in the past
B.C. tourism sector within reach of pre-pandemic business levels

B.C. tourism sector within reach of pre-pandemic business levels

Advocates seek to even out the seasonality in Vancouver's tourism visits.
Pemberton man sentenced to a year for sexual assault of a minor

Pemberton man sentenced to a year for sexual assault of a minor

The 39-year-old was placed on the sex offenders’ registry
Squamish council OK's review of partnership and grant policies

Squamish council OK's review of partnership and grant policies

Muni staff aim for an updated policy recommendation to land back at council in June 2024.
Updated: Evacuation alerts rescinded in Pemberton

Updated: Evacuation alerts rescinded in Pemberton

State of local emergency declared due to flooding
B.C. industry balks at Canada's tax hike on alcohol

B.C. industry balks at Canada's tax hike on alcohol

The 4.7-per-cent excise-tax hike gets multiplied multiple times before the final retail price is calculated.
B.C. Ferries optimistic that summer sailing season will go smoothly

B.C. Ferries optimistic that summer sailing season will go smoothly

While B.C. Ferries refines its vessel repairs and sailing schedules, the ongoing issue of crew shortages remains.
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