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Family of man whose burned-out truck was found near Pemberton wants case treated as criminal

Family of man whose burned-out truck was found near Pemberton wants case treated as criminal

Marshal Iwaasa’s family says months-long investigation has been limited by its classification
Pemberton-area fires still out of control

Pemberton-area fires still out of control

Rain will help slow the spread, but makes responding difficult
North Van resident learns about ocean conservation aboard 117-year-old ship

North Van resident learns about ocean conservation aboard 117-year-old ship

After journeying aboard one of B.C.’s oldest working vessels, a North Vancouver resident has gained a newfound appreciation for the wonders of the Salish Sea.
'Oh hell, you're not a dog': Saanich woman goes nose-to-nose with a big cat — twice

'Oh hell, you're not a dog': Saanich woman goes nose-to-nose with a big cat — twice

Saanich resident Lynn Wright was getting ready for bed on Wednesday night and closing her back door when she noticed what she thought was a dog stretched out on her back porch.
Body of man who went missing during hike has been found

Body of man who went missing during hike has been found

The body of a 65-year-old mountaineer who went missing in July after setting off on a solo trip in the mountains near Gold River has been found.
50 new COVID-19 cases in North Shore health region

50 new COVID-19 cases in North Shore health region

There were 50 new active cases of COVID-19 in the North Shore-Coast Garibaldi health region, as of Aug. 20. The B.C. Centre for Disease Control now releases regional stats on diagnoses of the virus every two weeks.
VCH reaches out to young adults through COVID-19 TikTok series, online campaign

VCH reaches out to young adults through COVID-19 TikTok series, online campaign

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) has launched a new campaign to communicate pandemic safety to young people across the province.
The future of Squamish's industrial lands revealed

The future of Squamish's industrial lands revealed

District staff outline a proposal to take the business park out of its freeze on new commercial activity
Highway 1 westbound at Capilano set for nightly closures

Highway 1 westbound at Capilano set for nightly closures

The westbound lanes on the Capilano River Bridge are set for a long stretch of nightly closures to allow for some sorely needed roadwork. Beginning Sunday, and continuing for up to two weeks, Highway 1 westbound will be closed from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
The new normal for Sea to Sky schools

The new normal for Sea to Sky schools

Squamish's school district outlines a return-to-school plan