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No threat of tsunami in B.C. after Alaska quake: officials

No threat of tsunami in B.C. after Alaska quake: officials

There’s no threat to B.C. after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake near Sand Point, Alaska, that triggered a tsunami warning for parts of Alaska.
Media production company settles in Squamish

Media production company settles in Squamish

Blue River Canada is looking to help local businesses and musicians
Hikers found safe after spending cold, wet night on Grouse Mountain

Hikers found safe after spending cold, wet night on Grouse Mountain

"We threw a lot of resources at it but in the end it was a positive outcome with definite lessons learned."
Squamish francophone school expands to offer middle school classes

Squamish francophone school expands to offer middle school classes

The Grade 7 and 8 students started at École Les Aiglons in September; the goal is to eventually offer kindergarten to Grade 12
Canada-U.S. border ban to stay until Nov. 21

Canada-U.S. border ban to stay until Nov. 21

The ban on non-essential travel between Canada and the U.S. has been extended until at least Nov. 21. Canada’s public safety minister, Bill Blair, made the announcement on social media on Monday morning.
Fines issued after protected West Vancouver bald eagle perch cut down

Fines issued after protected West Vancouver bald eagle perch cut down

"We need to support local volunteers and support education after this tragic event for nature."
Tadpole documentary a passion project for Island diver

Tadpole documentary a passion project for Island diver

Maxwel Hohn slips silently into a secluded lake on central Vancouver Island strewn with lilypads and fallen logs. Camera rolling, he descends into the clear water, meandering along aquatic trails cut by beaver, and then starts to capture the magic.
North Shore health region clocks 786 total COVID-19 cases

North Shore health region clocks 786 total COVID-19 cases

There have been a total of 786 cases of COVID-19 in the North Shore Coast Garibaldi health area up to Oct. 15, including 100 new cases in the past two weeks, according to weekly statistics released by B.C.’s Centre for Disease Control.
Police called after anti-mask protesters cause disturbance on Horseshoe Bay ferry

Police called after anti-mask protesters cause disturbance on Horseshoe Bay ferry

Police were called and a ferry sailing was delayed in Horseshoe Bay this morning after anti-mask protesters caused a disturbance onboard a vessel heading from Nanaimo.
Visiting six of B.C.'s most popular provincial parks just got a lot easier again

Visiting six of B.C.'s most popular provincial parks just got a lot easier again

If you've wanted to visit one of several popular provincial parks in British Columbia, but haven't had the stomach to wake up at 5:45 a.m. to get a day pass — now's your chance.