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Squamish's zoning bylaw overhaul now all but a certainty

Squamish's zoning bylaw overhaul now all but a certainty

Council passes three readings of the omnibus measure
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About 700 moving into UVic residence, vs. pre-pandemic's 2,300

About 700 moving into UVic residence, vs. pre-pandemic's 2,300

PJ Matheson knows living in residence at the University of Victoria this year won’t quite match up with the stories their older sister told about her dorm life.
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Vancouver's Nigel Howard paves the way by teaching UBC's first ASL course

Vancouver's Nigel Howard paves the way by teaching UBC's first ASL course

Until this fall, no accredited ASL courses have been taught at the university
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Coquitlam bear that swatted jogger defended by over 1,600 in petition

Coquitlam bear that swatted jogger defended by over 1,600 in petition

Man who took video of the incident wants bear saved, too
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B.C. issued 10 tickets during first week of enforcement of large gathering rules

B.C. issued 10 tickets during first week of enforcement of large gathering rules

"It's time to stop breaking the rules. It's time to do better."
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25 Squamish Nation members have now tested positive for COVID-19

25 Squamish Nation members have now tested positive for COVID-19

Numbers up from 19 on Sunday
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Squamish Nation emergency response team supporting families affected by COVID-19 cluster

Squamish Nation emergency response team supporting families affected by COVID-19 cluster

19 cases confirmed so far
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Sea to Sky Gondola to require masks for visitors

Sea to Sky Gondola to require masks for visitors

Squamish tourist attraction puts policy into effect on Friday
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COVID-19 exposure warnings issued for 2 flights through Vancouver

COVID-19 exposure warnings issued for 2 flights through Vancouver

The BC Centre for Disease Control has issued COVID-19 exposure warnings for two more flights through Vancouver. The two domestic flights were added to the BCCDC’s list of public exposures Monday evening. The affected flights are: Aug.
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U.S. lawmakers calling for border travel exemptions

U.S. lawmakers calling for border travel exemptions

Two U.S. politicians are calling on the Canadian federal government to offer more flexible options and an exemption to allow travel to Canada through their respective state borders. On Tuesday, Rep. Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Rep.
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