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British Columbians pampering pets with AC, says BC Hydro

British Columbians pampering pets with AC, says BC Hydro

BC Hydro data shows AC use increased by about 50 per cent over the past decade.
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Squamish council incorporates climate goals in Official Community Plan

Squamish council incorporates climate goals in Official Community Plan

The bylaw strengthens the municipality's ambitions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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'The gap is large': B.C.'s small towns illuminate urban-rural divide in EV infrastructure

'The gap is large': B.C.'s small towns illuminate urban-rural divide in EV infrastructure

There's an infrastructure gap that's slowing down the adoption of electric vehicles across B.C. Here's what three small towns — urban and rural — are doing to close it.
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Pandemic car-buying spree threatens B.C. climate targets

Pandemic car-buying spree threatens B.C. climate targets

As some cities find a way to avoid a surge in car ownership, they offer lessons for others — and hope that B.C.'s transportation sector can still fight rising greenhouse gas emissions.
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Almost half of Canadians check weather more than pay stubs, study finds

Almost half of Canadians check weather more than pay stubs, study finds

A study conducted by Angus Reid found 35 per cent of Canadians find reviewing their pay stub is intimidating.
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Farmers' Almanac predicts brisk B.C. winter starting in November

Farmers' Almanac predicts brisk B.C. winter starting in November

Sufficient snow in the mountains, mixed precipitation in the rest of the province and widespread brisk temperatures are all in the forecast.
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Where is the Squamish real estate market currently at?

Where is the Squamish real estate market currently at?

Local real estate has seen its fair share of unpredictable ups and downs.
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69% of British Columbians support suing 'Big Oil'

69% of British Columbians support suing 'Big Oil'

A new survey shows 4.2% of British Columbians were found to be climate deniers, while majorities across urban, suburban and rural B.C. backed suing fossil fuel companies for local damages.
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'A no-brainer': 56% of Canadian parents say proper disposal of drugs not essential

'A no-brainer': 56% of Canadian parents say proper disposal of drugs not essential

According to a recent study, that attitude is putting both the environment and people at risk.
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Here's why you should carry a rescue beacon

Here's why you should carry a rescue beacon

Squamish SAR airlifted a kayaker after a nearby group activated their rescue beacon on Aug. 7.
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