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Questionnaire on coastal ferry services remains open

Questionnaire on coastal ferry services remains open

Government seeks public input
Coronavirus: First COVID-19 death recorded in B.C.; total cases up to 32

Coronavirus: First COVID-19 death recorded in B.C.; total cases up to 32

British Columbia has had its first death as a result of COVID-19 — a male resident of a North Vancouver extended care home. It’s also the first death from the outbreak in Canada.
Glum outlook scares salmon fishing industry

Glum outlook scares salmon fishing industry

Another bleak year for salmon returns is being forecast by federal officials, prompting predictions that this could turn out to be a disastrous season for the commercial fishing industry.
Squamish SAR rescue snowmobiler Sunday

Squamish SAR rescue snowmobiler Sunday

Squamish Search and Rescue volunteers rescued an injured snowmobiler from Blanca Peak, in the Elaho Valley on Sunday afternoon. SAR's BJ Chute told The Chief the call came in from the RCMP at about noon Sunday.
Environment Canada wants to know about Sechelt’s landfill gulls

Environment Canada wants to know about Sechelt’s landfill gulls

Researchers have been flocking to coastal communities in B.C. to collect blood, feathers and track the movements of several species of gulls, including at the Sechelt landfill.
French tourist fined for role in fatal West Vancouver crash

French tourist fined for role in fatal West Vancouver crash

The French tourist at the wheel of a minivan involved in a crash that killed West Vancouver resident Sage Massey has been fined $1,800 for driving without due care and attention. On Aug.
New interactive map dives deep into the 'living laboratory' of Howe Sound

New interactive map dives deep into the 'living laboratory' of Howe Sound

More than 140 layers of data make up the David Suzuki Foundation and Ocean Wise's new Atl'ka7tsem/Howe Sound Marine Conservation Assessment interactive map
Inside an Airbnb bait-and-switch

Inside an Airbnb bait-and-switch

Whistler property was at centre of alleged rental scam
Independent Contractors and Businesses Association suing former employee for fraud

Independent Contractors and Businesses Association suing former employee for fraud

The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of British Columbia (ICBA) is suing a former employee for fraud, claiming she created fictitious employee profiles while working as a benefits administrator to misappropriate approximately $70,00
‘Poop hero’ cleaning up with solution to goose droppings

‘Poop hero’ cleaning up with solution to goose droppings

As one of the capital region’s more plain-spoken politicians, Mike Hicks has always been good at cutting through the crap. Now, he’s getting rid of it as well.