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Q&A: B.C. medical health officer on COVID-19 vaccine side effects

Q&A: B.C. medical health officer on COVID-19 vaccine side effects

Dr. Meena Dawar with Vancouver Coastal Health Authority is encouraging people who haven't received a COVID-19 vaccine to have a "heart-to-heart conversation" with their local pharmacist to see what product would work for them.
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District of Squamish to seek approval for public works facility project again

District of Squamish to seek approval for public works facility project again

Council votes to have a new AAP and to put the loan authorization to a referendum.
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B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations up 22% in past week

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations up 22% in past week

COVID-19 ICU patient count at lowest level since August
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B.C. shifts to weekly COVID-19 data reports starting April 7

B.C. shifts to weekly COVID-19 data reports starting April 7

New automated counting system will over-report COVID-19 deaths
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B.C. is dropping the 'vaccine passport' program April 8. Here's what you need to know.

B.C. is dropping the 'vaccine passport' program April 8. Here's what you need to know.

But don't get rid of your proof of vaccination just yet — you might still need it.
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‘What’s next is reparation, restitution’: Squamish Deacon reflects on Pope’s apology

‘What’s next is reparation, restitution’: Squamish Deacon reflects on Pope’s apology

Squamish Deacon Rennie Nahanee and his family reflect on what the Pope's recent apology means, and the symbolism of the Pope coming to Canada.
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Squamish Constellation Festival releases its full lineup

Squamish Constellation Festival releases its full lineup

The music festival is making a grand comeback after pandemic forced it into a hiatus.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. jump by 47 over the weekend

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. jump by 47 over the weekend

No data for new COVID-19 deaths will be provided until April 7.
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Squamish resident fined $2,300 for breaking COVID gathering rules in December

Squamish resident fined $2,300 for breaking COVID gathering rules in December

North Vancouver judge deems the fine was not disputed after resident did not show up in court.
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Art by Xwalacktun adorns West Van’s new firetruck

Art by Xwalacktun adorns West Van’s new firetruck

The new firetruck will go into service later this month, after extensive training for West Vancouver firefighters.
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