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New instrument aims to aid ocean research into microplastics

New instrument aims to aid ocean research into microplastics

Ocean Diagnostics says its sampling device Ascension will 'revolutionize microplastics science
New air quality advisory issued for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley

New air quality advisory issued for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley

Smoke expected to clear up by Tuesday's wind forecast
Squamish Nation to build more than 400 affordable homes after 'landslide' referendum

Squamish Nation to build more than 400 affordable homes after 'landslide' referendum

An overwhelming majority of Squamish Nation members voted in support of a landmark affordable housing plan
B.C. company moves to suck jet fuel out of the atmosphere

B.C. company moves to suck jet fuel out of the atmosphere

Carbon Engineering plans to produce millions of litres of jet fuel by sucking carbon dioxide out of the air. Could it offer a buffer for a world struggling to electrify or is it an excuse to keep burning oil?
Vancouver Coastal Health issues health alert for wildfire smoke

Vancouver Coastal Health issues health alert for wildfire smoke

Wildfire smoke models are forecasting that smoke may reach parts of Metro Vancouver on Saturday
Squamish businesses wrestle with staffing shortages

Squamish businesses wrestle with staffing shortages

Authorities contemplate how to solve the crunch, which threatens to stunt the reopening economy.
More than three million British Columbians fully vaccinated

More than three million British Columbians fully vaccinated

Active infections rose to a six-week high of 1,231.
Squamish photographer bids adieu to golden eagle

Squamish photographer bids adieu to golden eagle

‘Peanut’ the eagle was released back into the Upper Squamish Valley on July 23
Navigating Squamish with mobility issues is not an easy task

Navigating Squamish with mobility issues is not an easy task

One local woman is trying to make Squamish accessible for all.
Little Village of Lions Bay celebrates huge rowing win for Canada's women's eights

Little Village of Lions Bay celebrates huge rowing win for Canada's women's eights

Madison Mailey helps Canadian women win first Olympic title since 1992 in rowing's powerhouse event