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Bundle up for a Coldest Night of the Year Walk in Squamish

Bundle up for a Coldest Night of the Year Walk in Squamish

The annual event is walking through Squamish to raise funds and awareness of housing insecurity.
Photos: When Deep Cove freezes over

Photos: When Deep Cove freezes over

The North Vancouver marina was partially frozen over this week, something resident Yvonne Leonard has only seen a couple times in 21 years.
'Suffered in the cold': SPCA seizes seven dogs from B.C. property

'Suffered in the cold': SPCA seizes seven dogs from B.C. property

The BC SPCA says the owner confirmed the dogs were kept outdoors.
'Ice is not safe': Vancouver officials warn people to stay off frozen lakes, ponds

'Ice is not safe': Vancouver officials warn people to stay off frozen lakes, ponds

Signs at many Vancouver parks read "danger, thin ice, keep off," but people are still skating on the frozen lakes.
Fantastic frozen Friday Squamish photo

Fantastic frozen Friday Squamish photo

Sidney Legari took this stunning shot this week at Levette Lake where the cold snap has meant skating has been possible.
District of Squamish gearing up for imminent zoning and development changes

District of Squamish gearing up for imminent zoning and development changes

Muni staff collecting information on timing of provincial regulations for faster housing development.
Rob Shaw: Feds, province at loggerheads over caps on international students

Rob Shaw: Feds, province at loggerheads over caps on international students

B.C. housing minister: 'The core issue we still have, regardless, is we are not building enough housing for the people we have.'
John Ducker: Why winter tires are important when it's below 7C

John Ducker: Why winter tires are important when it's below 7C

As temperatures drop, rubber in summer or all season tires hardens, becoming more inflexible and killing traction — the thing you want most in poor road conditions.
Birth tourism showing post-pandemic rebound in B.C.

Birth tourism showing post-pandemic rebound in B.C.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, nearly 900 foreign mothers paid to give birth in B.C.; however, that figure dropped substantially, to 152, in 2021. Now, with travel restrictions lifted, birth tourism appears back on the rise, says immigration researcher.
2025 Invictus Games brand reveal to take place Jan. 23

2025 Invictus Games brand reveal to take place Jan. 23

Indigenous artists Levi Nelson, Mack Paul, Ray Natraoro and Olivia George designed the brand for the upcoming event