Squamish News Highlights

Investigation launched after extremely close encounters with bears in Whistler

A black bear was filmed eating food out of a takeout container while the person sat beside it.

Oct 17, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Less than half of British Columbians with a disability are satisfied with workplace inclusivity, says poll

Stereotyping by colleagues and a lack of accessibility in the workplace remain prominent barriers.

Oct 17, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Tortoise, Frank the Tank, found wandering in a B.C. field of bok choy needs home

VANCOUVER — With a name like Frank the Tank, you might think nothing could stop the 16-kilogram sulcata tortoise, but wandering alone on farmland near Richmond, B.C., certainly slowed him down.

Oct 17, 2023 5:57 AM Read more >

Tortoise, Frank the Tank, found wandering in a B.C. field of bok choy needs home

The mystery remains about where Frank came from.

Oct 17, 2023 5:57 AM Read more >

B.C. mega-projects scale back construction employment as they near completion

As $100B in projects winds down, uncertainty on economic consequences ramps up

Oct 17, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

B.C. slams door on operators of multiple vacation rentals

As of May 1, short-term-rental units in communities with more than 10,000 people will be allowed only in the principal residence of the host, plus one secondary suite or laneway home

Oct 17, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

Second B.C. man wants ICBC pirate hat photo

Dread Pyrate Higgs had a Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster temporary tattoo on his head in case he couldn't get a new driver's licence photo wearing his pirate hat.

Oct 17, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

Sidney issues warning about aggressive owl in park

The town’s advice: “Wear a hat and keep small dogs on leash close by.”

Oct 17, 2023 12:01 AM Read more >

Will B.C.'s short-term rental laws come up short?

B.C.'s new provincial short-term rental laws will force hosts to declare their homes as primary residences, with information going to a new registry that will be accessible by Canada Revenue Agency.

Oct 16, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

B.C. to bring in new rules on short-term rentals to create more housing

VICTORIA — New legislation that takes aim at rapidly expanding short-term rentals in British Columbia will increase badly needed long-term rental housing, Premier David Eby said after the act was introduced in the legislature Monday.

Oct 16, 2023 6:37 PM Read more >