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Biosolids considered for fuel at LaFarge plant in Richmond

Biosolids considered for fuel at LaFarge plant in Richmond

LaFarge plans to burn pellets made from biosolids – human waste– originating from Vancouver Island, at its Richmond plant. The biosolids are recovered from wastewater treatment process and burn at a high heat.
Want to grow your own veggies this summer?

Want to grow your own veggies this summer?

There's never been a better time to develop a green thumb, so here are some tips to get you on your way
Crews targeting a new Upper Squamish Valley fire hotspot

Crews targeting a new Upper Squamish Valley fire hotspot

Having started in April 15, the blaze still hasn’t been called out almost a month later
North Shore Rescue pulls two from Grouse Mountain gully

North Shore Rescue pulls two from Grouse Mountain gully

While most people are sticking close to home these days, occasional hikers are still needing to be fetched out of mountain gullies by North Shore Rescue. Around 5 p.m.
Terminals 'business as usual' after CN suspends the Squamish to Williams Lake route

Terminals 'business as usual' after CN suspends the Squamish to Williams Lake route

COVID-19 protocols implemented; pulp that moves through the terminals used for PPE
Zombie satellite hunter finds 53-year-old signal in the noise

Zombie satellite hunter finds 53-year-old signal in the noise

Nestled in a clearing in the forests of Roberts Creek is a little house and on that house are a few antennas looking up, and listening.
Canada Post unveils new stamps to mark 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day

Canada Post unveils new stamps to mark 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day

Canadians who served overseas and on the home front are being honoured on two new Canada Post stamps, unveiled Friday to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.
Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival cancelled this year

Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival cancelled this year

Organizers say they will bring it back in 2021
What about Squamish parks?

What about Squamish parks?

The provincial government has announced it is reopening some parks May 14, but many in the Sea to Sky remain closed
Restart plan: Hair, nail and waxing will feel a little different

Restart plan: Hair, nail and waxing will feel a little different

Personal-service establishments — including hair, nail and waxing salons and barbershops — will be able to open around mid-May if they have an approved plan detailing how they will safely operate.