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A 91-year-old North Vancouver COVID-19 survivor is walking to support women

A 91-year-old North Vancouver COVID-19 survivor is walking to support women

Senior social activist raising money for North Shore Women’s Centre
Resorts balancing safety, economics as they reopen

Resorts balancing safety, economics as they reopen

As the province opens up, and islands and resort communities start accepting visitors, they are having to strike a balance between keeping their communities healthy and maintaining their economic viability.
Campers on income assistance to possibly get a 50% discount at Squamish muni campground

Campers on income assistance to possibly get a 50% discount at Squamish muni campground

The measure would help those experiencing housing trouble during pandemic: District of Squamish
B.C. investigates claims of hospital racism where staff tried to guess alcohol level

B.C. investigates claims of hospital racism where staff tried to guess alcohol level

The province is investigating allegations of staff in hospital emergency rooms playing a “game” to guess the blood-alcohol level of Indigenous patients. Health Minister Adrian Dix said the allegations were brought to him Thursday night.
District of Squamish authorizes construction of Valleycliffe temporary fire hall

District of Squamish authorizes construction of Valleycliffe temporary fire hall

The estimated $860,000 project is higher than anticipated but within budget: staff
New electric vehicle charger in Squamish

New electric vehicle charger in Squamish

Charger at Squamish Liquor Store is one of few accessible chargers in B.C.
Provincial burning prohibitions rescinded in Squamish area

Provincial burning prohibitions rescinded in Squamish area

Rainfall has prompted BC Wildfire Service to soften regulations; municipal rules still apply
Upper Squamish Valley fire called out

Upper Squamish Valley fire called out

After battling hotspots for weeks, authorities declared it out on May 26
Man fined for goose hunting

Man fined for goose hunting

The BC Conservation Officer Service (COS) says officers recently handed a West Vancouver man a $1,265 fine for illegally hunting geese north of Sechelt.
Temporary layoffs to become permanent without new laws: lawyer

Temporary layoffs to become permanent without new laws: lawyer

VANCOUVER — Any day now, workers who were temporarily laid off due to a state of emergency that shut businesses down will be deemed, by law, to be permanently laid off, whether they or their employers like it or not. The B.C.