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Improperly installed propane appliances blamed for fatal carbon monoxide build-up at Ruby Lake cabin

Improperly installed propane appliances blamed for fatal carbon monoxide build-up at Ruby Lake cabin

Technical Safety BC has wrapped up its investigation into a fatal incident June 27 in the Ruby Lake area where a 29-year-old man died of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at an isolated cabin. A 29-year-old woman had to be hospitalized.
Screen Time: optimize, not eliminate

Screen Time: optimize, not eliminate

During quarantine, stores closed and gatherings stopped. One of the ways youth occupied themselves was on their devices. So, how can youth lower their screen time without reducing it completely? “There is no question tech can help in many ways.
Whistler Blackcomb will use reservation system to ski and ride this season

Whistler Blackcomb will use reservation system to ski and ride this season

If you want to ski and ride on Whistler Blackcomb, set to open Nov. 26 this season, you will need to make a reservation.
Black bear surprises customers with stroll into B.C. liquor store

Black bear surprises customers with stroll into B.C. liquor store

It was a regular Monday evening in Revelstoke at Last Call Liquor Store, until a bear strolled in for a look around. The shop has been keeping its door open to avoid customers touching handles during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Responding to the call to defund the police

Responding to the call to defund the police

Sea to Sky RCMP and Squamish leaders weigh-in
'I just got hit by lightning.’ Bowen Island man who survived strike has incredible story to tell

'I just got hit by lightning.’ Bowen Island man who survived strike has incredible story to tell

'Moments are fleeting in our life so let's just get on with it, get on with the things that need to happen,' Bowen Island resident Cal Misener says after lightning blows him off his feet.
Whistler to get dedicated COVID-19 testing space

Whistler to get dedicated COVID-19 testing space

Community should remain vigilant as numbers increase, medical director says
Pemberton RCMP seize drugs, quarter-million dollars, largest cash seizure in detachment history

Pemberton RCMP seize drugs, quarter-million dollars, largest cash seizure in detachment history

Investigators seized approximately 351 grams of suspected cocaine and $256K in Canadian and U.S. currency from a Pemberton Meadows home
North Shore bridge traffic returns to near pre-COVID levels

North Shore bridge traffic returns to near pre-COVID levels

The number of vehicles crossing the North Shore’s two bridges has almost returned to pre-COVID levels.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Squamish crash

Motorcyclist seriously injured in Squamish crash

Collision occurred between motorcycle and vehicle on Government Road