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Boxed beer: It’s a thing and it could be heading to B.C. soon

Boxed beer: It’s a thing and it could be heading to B.C. soon

‘Goon’ technology originated in Australia, embraced by Colorado brewery
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Cruise line adds Victoria stops, exits Asia over coronavirus fears

Cruise line adds Victoria stops, exits Asia over coronavirus fears

Victoria’s cruise ship terminal at Ogden Point will be a little busier this spring as a result of cruise lines changing scheduled sailings to China and around Asia.
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B.C. Ferries records loss of $8.3 million

B.C. Ferries records loss of $8.3 million

Increased operating expenses as a result of higher labour costs and increased sailings have saddled B.C. Ferries with a net loss of $8.3 million in the third fiscal quarter. The loss comes despite revenue for the three-month period that ended Dec.
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Police misconduct at legislature protest alleged in complaints

Police misconduct at legislature protest alleged in complaints

Two people have lodged complaints about police misconduct during a demonstration outside the B.C. legislature last week. The complaints relate to force used by police, said Andrea Spindler, deputy police complaint commissioner.
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Resort Municipality of Whistler may reconsider sourcing asphalt from Squamish

Resort Municipality of Whistler may reconsider sourcing asphalt from Squamish

Trucking asphalt from Squamish has cost an additional $456K and produced 270 tonnes of co2 since 2011
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New north Lynn Creek Bridge to open this spring

New north Lynn Creek Bridge to open this spring

North Shore commuters who pass through the congested Lower Lynn stretch of Highway 1 will soon be testing out the new north Lynn Creek Bridge.
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New SLRD director elected

New SLRD director elected

Sal Demare will represent Area A
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Updated: Changes proposed for FortisBC plan to service Squamish’s Woodfibre LNG

Updated: Changes proposed for FortisBC plan to service Squamish’s Woodfibre LNG

FortisBC aims to apply to EAO to move compressor station and reroute part of pipeline
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Houses set to replace Squamish camp spots

Houses set to replace Squamish camp spots

Anthem Properties residential development slated for former Eagle Vista campground passes third reading
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District of Squamish council will remain silent on Wet'suwet'en protests

District of Squamish council will remain silent on Wet'suwet'en protests

Council debated whether to issue a statement in support of the national demonstrations
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