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Squamish overdose prevention site approved for downtown

Squamish overdose prevention site approved for downtown

The emergency site will be at the former Helping Hands facility on Third Avenue
Sea lions throw a party on Cowichan Bay's federal breakwater to feast on spawning salmon

Sea lions throw a party on Cowichan Bay's federal breakwater to feast on spawning salmon

While many of us are isolating as much as possible these days, a two-month-long noisy party is taking place on Cowichan Bay’s floating breakwater where ­massive sea lions congregate to feast on spawning salmon.
Logging truck crash on Highway 99 Wednesday

Logging truck crash on Highway 99 Wednesday

Squamish RCMP say injuries 'do not appear serious'
Squamish Nation veterans knowledge keeper ensures Indigenous sacrifice never forgotten

Squamish Nation veterans knowledge keeper ensures Indigenous sacrifice never forgotten

“They wanted freedom of choice and recognition of who we are as a people. That’s what our veterans gave us.”
B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations rise to highest since early April

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations rise to highest since early April

Of the 142 people suffering with COVID-19 in B.C. hospitals, 46 are in intensive care units
UPDATED: District of Squamish 'deeply concerned' about Quest University deal

UPDATED: District of Squamish 'deeply concerned' about Quest University deal

Municipality says the 'agreement does not reflect the District's interests'
UPDATED: Vancouver Coastal Health announces new COVID-19 exposures in Whistler

UPDATED: Vancouver Coastal Health announces new COVID-19 exposures in Whistler

VCH says the exposure risk is low in these cases
Salt Spring company to be first in Canada to ship parcels by drone

Salt Spring company to be first in Canada to ship parcels by drone

InDro Robotics has received what it says is Canada’s first licence to deliver commercial products via drone. First deliveries start next week, flying supplies from the medical clinic in Chemainus to the clinic at Penelakut Island.
Nearly 1,000 COVID cases, 5 deaths since Saturday

Nearly 1,000 COVID cases, 5 deaths since Saturday

Premier warns return to phase 1 lockdown could result if pandemic scofflaws don't 'get with the program'
BC Ferries recognizes military personnel with free passenger travel on Remembrance Day

BC Ferries recognizes military personnel with free passenger travel on Remembrance Day

To acknowledge and honour the service of active, reserve and retired military personnel, and cadets, BC Ferries is once again offering complimentary travel on Remembrance Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11.