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Stepping up for bats

Stepping up for bats

Bat conservation efforts continued in Squamish this summer
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Too loud? Squamish and Whistler musicians grapple with new restrictions at bars

Too loud? Squamish and Whistler musicians grapple with new restrictions at bars

New rules for live music has some venues axing live shows
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COVID-19 claims six lives since Friday

COVID-19 claims six lives since Friday

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations continue uptick, wildfires add to concerns for respiratory illness
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New Westminster loses part of Pier Park – but parts have been unharmed

New Westminster loses part of Pier Park – but parts have been unharmed

It could be a couple of days before the fire that’s destroyed part of Pier Park is fully extinguished. Mayor Jonathan Cote visited the site on Monday morning, where firefighters continue to work to contain the blaze.
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UPDATED: For the second time, the Sea to Sky Gondola has been cut down

UPDATED: For the second time, the Sea to Sky Gondola has been cut down

The cable cut mirrors an act of suspected sabotage last year that cost over $5 million
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Environment Canada issues air warning for Squamish

Environment Canada issues air warning for Squamish

Smoke from the United States continues to blanket town
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COS dealt with ‘very high’ number of bear calls this summer

COS dealt with ‘very high’ number of bear calls this summer

Residents urged to manage attractants; BC Goes Wild event set for Sept. 17 and 19
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Grizzly bear attacks man north of Pemberton

Grizzly bear attacks man north of Pemberton

The 36-year-old is recovering in hospital
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North Van actor on starring in one of the first movies made about COVID-19

North Van actor on starring in one of the first movies made about COVID-19

Corona is now available on all major platforms
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Smoky skies could stay until Monday

Smoky skies could stay until Monday

It’s breath-taking out there, and it’s probably going to stay that way until Monday afternoon. Wildfire smoke blowing in from northern California, Oregon and Washington is bringing high-risk, poor-quality air to B.C.’s south coast.
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