Skip to content

Highlights

B.C. couple sold firm for fortune. With last $92M donation, they've given it all away

B.C. couple sold firm for fortune. With last $92M donation, they've given it all away

VICTORIA — British Columbia millionaire Eric Peterson is preparing to do something he's never been comfortable with — ask other very rich people for money.
B.C. orchards and vineyards to get $70M to replant after disastrous weather

B.C. orchards and vineyards to get $70M to replant after disastrous weather

PENTICTON, B.C. — Farmers in British Columbia will get an extra $70 million to replant and strengthen fruit orchards and vineyards after two years of weather-related disasters, says Premier David Eby.
Axemen Rugby Club offering free youth event

Axemen Rugby Club offering free youth event

The intro-to-rugby session takes place March 17 in Squamish
Updated: Paradise Trails submits development permit application to District of Squamish

Updated: Paradise Trails submits development permit application to District of Squamish

A news release from Paradise Trails says the company has submitted a development permit application to the District of Squamish.
Is Ilya Mikheyev on the verge of ending his 34-game goal drought?

Is Ilya Mikheyev on the verge of ending his 34-game goal drought?

In recent games, Ilya Mikheyev has played more like the top-six winger his cap hit suggests he should be.
Stong's Market opens new location in downtown Squamish

Stong's Market opens new location in downtown Squamish

Grocery store expands to Squamish, joining Vancouver and North Vancouver locations.
Government announces $354M to help seniors stay at home

Government announces $354M to help seniors stay at home

Community-based seniors’ services will be enhanced to benefit seniors and take pressure off long-term care and assisted-living homes.
What you need to know about the new public space coming to downtown Squamish

What you need to know about the new public space coming to downtown Squamish

Muni’s new covered public shelter at Squamish Farmers' Market—on five former parking spots—offers an accessible space for gatherings regardless of weather conditions.
Mass die-off of farmed salmon on the rise, finds B.C. scientist

Mass die-off of farmed salmon on the rise, finds B.C. scientist

Canada found to lead global rise in mass die-offs on salmon farms, but B.C. industry says trend doesn't apply to them.
AI will be ‘transformative’ for B.C.'s engineering industry

AI will be ‘transformative’ for B.C.'s engineering industry

B.C. engineering firms exploring ways to increase efficiency, address labour shortages.