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80 units of affordable housing coming to Squamish Nation by next summer

80 units of affordable housing coming to Squamish Nation by next summer

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and the federal government have joined forces to build 80 affordable housing units across two sites at xwemelch'stn in North Vancouver and Squamish. The Nation currently has around 1,000 people on its housing wait-list.
Dramatic Family Day fire at Squamish's Tantalus Mall knocked down: Fire Chief

Dramatic Family Day fire at Squamish's Tantalus Mall knocked down: Fire Chief

Displaced residents are being helped by emergency services.
Canada — the next Napa Valley of cannabis?

Canada — the next Napa Valley of cannabis?

Social media advertising bans and a lack of government support mean cannabis tourism is struggling to get off the ground, say researchers and operators.
Bundle back up, Squamish

Bundle back up, Squamish

Environment Canada special weather warning of chilly temperatures Monday to Wednesday.
Lions Gate Hospital nurses struggling amid staffing shortages, says union

Lions Gate Hospital nurses struggling amid staffing shortages, says union

Nurses question how health authority will staff new high-acuity wing and acute-care tower being built at Lions Gate.
Sea to Sky transit union and employer to meet next week

Sea to Sky transit union and employer to meet next week

PWTransit announces it will be meeting with negotiators from Unifor Local 114.
PHOTOS: Striking Sea to Sky transit drivers rally in Whistler

PHOTOS: Striking Sea to Sky transit drivers rally in Whistler

Parties to resume bargaining next week; Whistler, Squamish mayors seek meeting with the province
Five COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours; hospitalizations drop

Five COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours; hospitalizations drop

Two new outbreaks in health facilities, while intensive care cases have dropped from 120 to 113.
Comox's Cassie Sharpe wins silver at Beijing Olympics

Comox's Cassie Sharpe wins silver at Beijing Olympics

An injury at the 2021 Winter X Games at Aspen, Colorado had put Beijing 2022 in doubt after the Islander tore her MCL and ACL and fractured her femur.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. keep drifting lower

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. keep drifting lower

Five more COVID-19 deaths raise B.C.'s pandemic death toll to 2,781.