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Salmon sculptures to be placed at Adventure Centre and Rose Park

Salmon sculptures to be placed at Adventure Centre and Rose Park

The Squamish welcome installation will be underway in the coming months
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Video: Coyote with head stuck in jar freed by B.C. conservation officers

Video: Coyote with head stuck in jar freed by B.C. conservation officers

A coyote was not so wily after getting its head stuck in a jar and had to be freed by conservation officers in Maple Ridge. The COs tranquilized the animal, removed the jar and poured water over the animal's body to cool it down.
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Traps set after surge of possible ‘murder hornet’ sightings in B.C.

Traps set after surge of possible ‘murder hornet’ sightings in B.C.

A Saanich woman believes she spotted an Asian giant hornet — commonly referred to as the “murder hornet” — in her backyard over the weekend, but wasn’t able to kill or capture the insect for positive identification.
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No new COVID-19 deaths over long weekend in B.C., despite increase in cases

No new COVID-19 deaths over long weekend in B.C., despite increase in cases

The provincial government has announced a total of 146 new cases of COVID-19 over the long weekend, according to provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry’s latest daily update. There have been no new deaths.
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Support and hope for Elder Bebe Lewis continues

Support and hope for Elder Bebe Lewis continues

Squamish man's spine severely damaged in a diving accident July 13
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SeaBus back to 15-minute daytime sailings

SeaBus back to 15-minute daytime sailings

The SeaBus is inching back towards pre-pandemic service levels. Starting on Tuesday, Aug. 4, the SeaBus began running every 15 minutes from 7:15 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday to Friday.
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Petition: Parents demand in-class learning be voluntary at B.C. schools

Petition: Parents demand in-class learning be voluntary at B.C. schools

A collection of parents have started a petition to keep the return to B.C. schools on optional or voluntary basis in September.
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Racism in B.C. healthcare: First Nations survey deadline is Aug. 6

Racism in B.C. healthcare: First Nations survey deadline is Aug. 6

The B.C. government invites First Nations to share their experiences as way of tackling racism in healthcare facilities.
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Cyclist hit on Highway 99 Monday afternoon

Cyclist hit on Highway 99 Monday afternoon

Traffic to remain backed up most of the day: RCMP
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Future of Meager Creek, Keyhole hot springs in discussion

Future of Meager Creek, Keyhole hot springs in discussion

Further public engagement planned
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