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Quick-thinking Squamish brothers shoo off bear by becoming human tower

Quick-thinking Squamish brothers shoo off bear by becoming human tower

11-year-old Matthew Lowenberger put his little brother on his shoulders to appear bigger after a mother bear and cub appeared just ahead of them on a trail. 
7 places in B.C. classified as key biodiversity hot spots

7 places in B.C. classified as key biodiversity hot spots

The classification — which could be applied to another 100-plus locations across B.C. — is meant to help drive conservation of the planet's most imperilled species.
What is the deal with the online pages in Squamish?

What is the deal with the online pages in Squamish?

A look at three web pages garnering recent attention.
How to check if you got a surprise cheque from the B.C. government

How to check if you got a surprise cheque from the B.C. government

The one-time tax credit captured about 85 per cent of B.C. residents.
Lil’wat Nation reclaims piece of traditional territory in historic deal

Lil’wat Nation reclaims piece of traditional territory in historic deal

Land transfer agreement between Nation, SD48 returns 98 hectares in the Pemberton Meadows to the Lil’wat
Cypress Mountain sues province to allow pay parking

Cypress Mountain sues province to allow pay parking

Two provincial ministries can't agree on who has jurisdiction over the road, Cypress Mountain's suit says
B.C.'s dry, hot weather to continue for weeks, says meteorologist

B.C.'s dry, hot weather to continue for weeks, says meteorologist

A high-pressure system dominating much of B.C. will continue to deflect Pacific storms into Alaska and Yukon.
District of Squamish reviews its Community Amenity Contribution policy

District of Squamish reviews its Community Amenity Contribution policy

The policy shapes how much developers will give to affordable housing, childcare, parks, public art and more.
'I miss her more than words can explain': Amanda Todd's family describes impact of losing her in Port Coquitlam sextortion case

'I miss her more than words can explain': Amanda Todd's family describes impact of losing her in Port Coquitlam sextortion case

The sentencing of Aydin Coban is expected to wrap up on Friday.
Crown seeks 12 years for man convicted in Port Coquitlam 'sextortion' case

Crown seeks 12 years for man convicted in Port Coquitlam 'sextortion' case

The sentence would be added on top of a 10-year sentence Aydin Coban already received in the Netherlands.
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