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This B.C. beer pioneer paved the way for the craft beer revolution

This B.C. beer pioneer paved the way for the craft beer revolution

Beer pioneer “Uncle” Ben Ginter and his Prince George-based Tartan Brewery fought to break open the macro beer monopoly in the 1960s and '70s
TransLink ‘closely monitoring’ coronavirus situation, cleaning stations daily

TransLink ‘closely monitoring’ coronavirus situation, cleaning stations daily

TransLink is "closely monitoring" the spread of the coronavirus and ensuring all stations and their entire fleet are cleaned and disinfected daily, according to a statement from the transit authority.
COVID-19: There's an app for that – thanks to Coquitlam man

COVID-19: There's an app for that – thanks to Coquitlam man

Coquitlam's Curtis Kim, a BCIT computer systems grad, created a real-time online COVID-19 tracker
B.C. loses 6,500 jobs in February as coronavirus concerns intensify

B.C. loses 6,500 jobs in February as coronavirus concerns intensify

What happened: B.C. among two provinces to post job losses in February. Why it matters: Declines in employment come as economic concerns over coronavirus ramp up. January job gains in B.C.
VIDEO: Orcas spotted off Bowen Island

VIDEO: Orcas spotted off Bowen Island

The thrill of seeing pods of the world's largest dolphin in Howe Sound hasn't worn off of Bowen Islanders. Local artist Di Izdebski captured the video below of orcas just off Cape Roger Curtis. The orcas are T087 and group T124A2s.
Sea to Sky school district cancels international trip, others pending

Sea to Sky school district cancels international trip, others pending

Extra cleaning staff hired amid COVID-19 concerns
Daylight Saving Time starts this weekend

Daylight Saving Time starts this weekend

Residents are reminded to turn their clocks ahead one hour this weekend when Daylight Saving Time goes into effect. Daylight Saving (DST) begin on Sunday, March 8 at 3 a.m. and continue until Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2 a.m. PDT this year.
SLRD completes housing need study

SLRD completes housing need study

The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) has completed its first study of housing need and demand in the region. The new report falls under the 2019 provincial requirement for all local governments in B.C.
Squamish woman nominated for distinction award for environmental sustainability

Squamish woman nominated for distinction award for environmental sustainability

37th annual awards from YWCA Metro Vancouver highlight women
Western Toad migration study springs into action

Western Toad migration study springs into action

Squamish project's second research season set to begin