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District of Squamish lifts campfire ban

District of Squamish lifts campfire ban

The order was preceded by a few days of wetter and cooler weather prompts
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Squamish seniors worried they're losing space at The 55

Squamish seniors worried they're losing space at The 55

As a pilot project, the District plans to turn facility into a neighbourhood centre after 3 p.m. every day
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It is not being called out yet

It is not being called out yet

Upper Squamish Valley fire being monitored this week for hot spots: BC Wildfire Service
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Alert Bay struggles to cope with virus death; several residents in hospital

Alert Bay struggles to cope with virus death; several residents in hospital

Alert Bay Mayor Dennis Buchanan struggles to talk about the first COVID-19 death on Cormorant Island under his watch, and a local state of emergency. “It’s tough,” says Buchanan, 72, stopping to compose himself.
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Squamish RCMP honour Nova Scotia shooting victims

Squamish RCMP honour Nova Scotia shooting victims

N.S. RCMP officer Const. Heidi Stevenson was among those who died in the tragedy
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Province examining re-opening B.C.'s provincial parks 'in a safe way'

Province examining re-opening B.C.'s provincial parks 'in a safe way'

Without providing a timeline, Dr. Bonnie Henry said Saturday the province is looking at ways to reopen provincial parks in British Columbia. During her daily COVID-19 press conference Saturday, Provincial Health Officer Dr.
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Whistler Blackcomb owners offer credit towards next season for 2019/20 passholders

Whistler Blackcomb owners offer credit towards next season for 2019/20 passholders

COVID-19: Up to 80 per cent credit available, based on number of days pass was used
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The Squamish Chief wins best newspaper in its division

The Squamish Chief wins best newspaper in its division

Annual Ma Murray Awards celebrate the best of B.C.’s community newspapers
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Rescued North Van otter becomes Critter Care ambassador (VIDEO)

Rescued North Van otter becomes Critter Care ambassador (VIDEO)

As soon as volunteers from the Critter Care Wildlife Society found her in late December, they knew she was in trouble. The North Vancouver river otter was emaciated and her fur was covered in mats and mites.
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PPE 'shortage' still being felt in B.C. seniors care: survey

PPE 'shortage' still being felt in B.C. seniors care: survey

While there has been some improvement in the supply of personal protective equipment for those working in B.C.
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