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Squamish Search and Rescue looks forward to stable funding

Squamish Search and Rescue looks forward to stable funding

Province announces $6 million per year in funding for B.C. ground search and rescue organizations; local team appreciative, but more money still needed
Restaurant staff should be required to wear masks, says restaurant group president

Restaurant staff should be required to wear masks, says restaurant group president

The president of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association says it's time association members made it mandatory for all staff to wear face masks.
After the fight of her life, UVic grad at top of class

After the fight of her life, UVic grad at top of class

Chelsea Kutyn graduated at the top of her class in fine arts at the University of Victoria, which is an achievement in itself.
Feds announce $625M for child-care spaces as economy reopens

Feds announce $625M for child-care spaces as economy reopens

The federal government has announced new funding to support childcare in B.C. and across Canada as the economy reopens.
Older adults coping better with pandemic: UBC study

Older adults coping better with pandemic: UBC study

Adults in their senior years have coped better emotionally with the pandemic, compared to people in the lower age brackets, according to research released recently from UBC.
Translation services not enough to meet health needs of immigrants: researcher

Translation services not enough to meet health needs of immigrants: researcher

Healthcare providers need to “do more” to better serve diverse immigrant communities, according to a researcher at Trinity Western University (TWU), Richmond campus.
Whale-watching outfits warned on border crossings

Whale-watching outfits warned on border crossings

Whale-watching companies on both sides of the border are being extra vigilant with their GPS co-ordinates in the Salish Sea after a U.S. vessel was fined and a Canadian boat was told to turn back by American authorities in the past week.
District of Squamish endorses a 'Just Recovery'

District of Squamish endorses a 'Just Recovery'

Municipality backs principles espoused by nationwide movement
Squamish short-term rental regulations will head to public hearing

Squamish short-term rental regulations will head to public hearing

Despite opposition from former mayor, Tourism Squamish and Chamber of Commerce, proposal passes second reading
Coming to the Sea to Sky on vacation?

Coming to the Sea to Sky on vacation?

Know the expectations before you arrive, says Squamish’s health authority