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One in four Canadians report being affected by extreme weather in last year: poll

One in four Canadians report being affected by extreme weather in last year: poll

More than 2,000 fires have already been documented in Canada this year, burning almost 40,000 square kilometres of land.
Squamish business beat: Inclusive hiring—Addressing bias against Indigenous job seekers

Squamish business beat: Inclusive hiring—Addressing bias against Indigenous job seekers

Insights from a Métis career professional reveal how traditional recruitment methods may be excluding valuable perspectives from the workplace.
Squamish opinion: Shop local, avoid the ugly cry

Squamish opinion: Shop local, avoid the ugly cry

A pricey online purchase, international shipping fees, and costly alterations couldn’t save this mother-of-the-groom from fashion disappointment. But a spontaneous visit to a local shop changed everything.
Squamish business beat: New app for locals to rent out their camera and sporting equipment

Squamish business beat: New app for locals to rent out their camera and sporting equipment

Photographer and videographer Jeremy Allen launches Rented Local to fill a gap in the market and put extra money in locals' pockets.
Squamish editorial: No homes lost in Dryden Creek fire thanks to co-ordinated response

Squamish editorial: No homes lost in Dryden Creek fire thanks to co-ordinated response

The fight against wildfires is often judged by containment numbers. But when it comes to the recent blaze near Squamish, many say true success lies in what wasn’t lost.
Opinion: Wildfire smoke can harm your brain, not just your lungs

Opinion: Wildfire smoke can harm your brain, not just your lungs

Wildfire smoke doesn't just darken the skies — it harms the brain, especially in those most vulnerable.
'Extremely dangerous': Person drives watercraft under ferry in Howe Sound

'Extremely dangerous': Person drives watercraft under ferry in Howe Sound

The illegal behaviour is being investigated by BC Ferries and Sunshine Coast RCMP.
Day 10: Firefighters focus on lingering Dryden Creek hot spots

Day 10: Firefighters focus on lingering Dryden Creek hot spots

Also, despite progress in containing the Dryden Creek blaze, evacuation orders remain in place for two properties due to slope instability caused by the fire.
ICYMI: Business beat—Family-run fruit stand keeps Squamish stocked with fresh produce

ICYMI: Business beat—Family-run fruit stand keeps Squamish stocked with fresh produce

With planes flying overhead battling wildfires and smoke lingering in the air, you might expect business to slow down—but not at Daniel's Fruit Stand, where customers keep coming for their favourite local fruits.
ICYMI: New general store opens in Britannia Beach for (almost) all your needs

ICYMI: New general store opens in Britannia Beach for (almost) all your needs

In the latest redevelopment of Britannia Village, a new general store has opened, offering not only groceries but also liquor, coffee, and fresh, handmade pizza.