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TransLink to start collecting bus fares again

TransLink to start collecting bus fares again

No more free rides: TransLink announced Monday that they will resume fare collection on all buses, along with front-door boarding, starting June 1.
Grizzly spotted in Whistler Cay

Grizzly spotted in Whistler Cay

The B.C. conservation officer service is urging the public to secure bear attractants after a grizzly was spotted in a residential area of Whistler on Wednesday, April 29.
Glut of spring inventory set to spur bargains when stores reopen

Glut of spring inventory set to spur bargains when stores reopen

Be prepared for fashion retailers to slash prices and entice customers with bargains when they reopen, following months-long closures aimed at slowing the spread of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Haida Gwaii turns back tourists arriving by ferry

Haida Gwaii turns back tourists arriving by ferry

‘The communities of Haida Gwaii are no longer welcoming or serving visitors and people who are not full-time residents,’ cautions the island
Poachers put Roosevelt elk in jeopardy, says conservation official

Poachers put Roosevelt elk in jeopardy, says conservation official

The poaching of more than 10 Roosevelt elk on the Island in recent weeks represents a “troubling trend,” says a south Island conservation officer.
Wisps of smoke spotted on Squamish Valley fire

Wisps of smoke spotted on Squamish Valley fire

Authorities hope the upcoming rain this weekend will finish it off
Returning to work during COVID-19

Returning to work during COVID-19

Can your Squamish boss force you to wear a mask? Can employees refuse to come back to work? These questions and more answered by an employment lawyer
Squamish bear cubs released back into the wild

Squamish bear cubs released back into the wild

A ‘second chance’ for both the bears and the community, says mayor
District of Squamish imposes water restrictions

District of Squamish imposes water restrictions

In anticipation of peak demand, municipality is hoping to conserve resources
District of Squamish delays property tax and utility penalties due to COVID-19

District of Squamish delays property tax and utility penalties due to COVID-19

Late-payment fines will come into effect Oct. 1 instead of July 2