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Two cases of COVID-19 announced at Squamish stores

Two cases of COVID-19 announced at Squamish stores

Independent Grocer and Sunflower Bakery each say one employee has tested positive
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'Do it for us:' Evocative Squamish First Nation video gets wear-a-mask message across

'Do it for us:' Evocative Squamish First Nation video gets wear-a-mask message across

“The sacrifices we are all making to keep our bubbles small and keep visits safe by socially distancing and/or wearing masks are truly making a difference."
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First Nations grapple with COVID-19 cases after having significantly lower rates initially

First Nations grapple with COVID-19 cases after having significantly lower rates initially

At first, infection rates were only a quarter of those in the general Canadian population. But now those numbers are growing
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Police investigating fatal shooting in North Van

Police investigating fatal shooting in North Van

NOTE: This story has been updated. To see the latest, click here. Police in North Vancouver are investigating after a fatal shooting last night in the area of 17 th Street and St. Andrews Avenue.
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B.C. firefighters have been fighting American wildfires over the past two weeks

B.C. firefighters have been fighting American wildfires over the past two weeks

Hundreds of firefighters from across British Columbia have been working tirelessly south of the border.
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Squamish seniors centre on the move?

Squamish seniors centre on the move?

Seniors upset that The 55 Activity Centre may no longer be their dedicated space
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Residential school survivor whose orange shirt inspired a movement co-authors textbook

Residential school survivor whose orange shirt inspired a movement co-authors textbook

“I overheard an elder say that September was crying month and I knew then that we had chosen the right time of year and the right day for Orange Shirt Day," says Phyllis Webstad
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Salmonella outbreak in humans linked to dog treats

Salmonella outbreak in humans linked to dog treats

Eight people are sick and one died after coming in contact with dog treats.
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Guide dog pups named Bonnie and Henry in honour of B.C.’s top doctor

Guide dog pups named Bonnie and Henry in honour of B.C.’s top doctor

British Columbia’s top doctor, who’s guided the province through the entirety of the pandemic so far, now has a pair of guide dogs named in her honour.
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Federal court to decide whether young activists can sue Ottawa over climate policy

Federal court to decide whether young activists can sue Ottawa over climate policy

One issue is whether Canada's actions — and inactions — have breached their constitutional rights to life, liberty, security and equality before the law.
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