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‘Safest man on the planet’ back on dry land after 267-day sailing odyssey

‘Safest man on the planet’ back on dry land after 267-day sailing odyssey

After 267 days alone at sea on a 13-metre sailboat, Bert ter Hart is looking forward to some simple pleasures, like sitting down while eating.
UBC recognizes Richmond Indigenous educator as 'teacher of the year'

UBC recognizes Richmond Indigenous educator as 'teacher of the year'

A Richmond teacher went into education to fight for equity and bring Indigenous culture and knowledge into the classroom.
District of Squamish to consider expanding camping ban

District of Squamish to consider expanding camping ban

The proposed bylaw amendment could prohibit vanlife in the entire municipality
If you receive 'free' Amazon packages, it's likely a 'brushing' scam

If you receive 'free' Amazon packages, it's likely a 'brushing' scam

So, you got some unexpected and unordered free stuff from Amazon delivered right to your doorstep. Don't celebrate.
Team names ‘must build positive relationships,’ UVic professor says

Team names ‘must build positive relationships,’ UVic professor says

A University of Victoria associate professor says the use of Indigenous or First Nations team names “diminishes the mana of a people.
Police briefs

Police briefs

Theft and fraud are the two recurring themes this time around
Squamish climber injured on Slhanay, hiker lost on Habrich trail

Squamish climber injured on Slhanay, hiker lost on Habrich trail

Crews retrieving gear from rescue from 11 a.m. to late afternoon today
Trail parkers a growing concern

Trail parkers a growing concern

Council works to address mountain bikers parking in Squamish's Garibaldi Highlands
Free weekend transit returning to Squamish

Free weekend transit returning to Squamish

Program to run from July 18 to Sept. 7
Lynn Valley daughters say virus revealed fault lines in care of elderly

Lynn Valley daughters say virus revealed fault lines in care of elderly

May Mikhail remembers the moment when she realized that her 94-year-old mom Isabelle probably wouldn’t survive the COVID-19 outbreak in North Vancouver’s Lynn Valley Care Centre.