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Squamish researcher behind study that reveals microfibres in the Arctic

Squamish researcher behind study that reveals microfibres in the Arctic

Polyester fibres found in the Arctic Ocean — that come in part from our clothing — are a danger to marine life
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Canada's oldest man receives coronavirus vaccine at Metro Vancouver care home

Canada's oldest man receives coronavirus vaccine at Metro Vancouver care home

JaHyung Lee, 110, received his first dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at a Metro Vancouver assisted living facility
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Here is how fast COVID-19 can spread after a road trip in B.C. (INFOGRAPHICS)

Here is how fast COVID-19 can spread after a road trip in B.C. (INFOGRAPHICS)

How do you follow something you can't see?
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Long-term care residents have too few essential visitors: seniors advocate

Long-term care residents have too few essential visitors: seniors advocate

Most residents in long-term care likely qualify to have an essential visitor, but figures from B.C.’s seniors advocate and the province show fewer than 25 per cent — and maybe as few as 15 per cent — actually do. Guidelines posted by the B.C.
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Cold comfort: Interest in chilly swims grows as a pandemic stress-reliever

Cold comfort: Interest in chilly swims grows as a pandemic stress-reliever

When Andy Bernhart started taking a daily dip in the ocean at Willows Beach in mid-2019, he was joined by a few friends who thought he was crazy but maybe also onto something.
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B.C. pledges better data on race as it marks Black Shirt Day

B.C. pledges better data on race as it marks Black Shirt Day

The B.C. government has promised to start collecting data that is broken down by race and to pass legislation to combat systemic racism. The promise came Friday as Rachna Singh, B.C.
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COVID-19 vaccinations begin in Squamish

COVID-19 vaccinations begin in Squamish

Long-term care residents, staff, medical staff and essential visitors receive shot this week
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Multiple agencies respond to Jan. 9 avy in Whistler backcountry

Multiple agencies respond to Jan. 9 avy in Whistler backcountry

No skiers caught in slide, but touring group flown out after losing its gear
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A closer look at the Sea to Sky’s natural hazards

A closer look at the Sea to Sky’s natural hazards

Scientists talk about monitoring efforts at Mount Meager, Mount Cayley, and Garibaldi Lake
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Horgan to address online BC Natural Resources Forum

Horgan to address online BC Natural Resources Forum

Premier John Horgan, federal Natural Resources Minister Seamus O'Regan and B.C. Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Terry Teegee are some of the speakers who be presenting at the BC Natural Resources Forum later this month.
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