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West Van council moves to scrub racist land titles

West Van council moves to scrub racist land titles

West Vancouver council says it’s time to make discriminatory land covenants that forbid racial and religious minorities from buying land history. Coun.
Jumbo Glacier Resort's failure highlights ski resort developers’ uphill battles

Jumbo Glacier Resort's failure highlights ski resort developers’ uphill battles

Ski industry veteran cites project's collapse as cautionary tale for planned resorts at Valemount and Squamish, but developers tout economic benefits
B.C., Canadian universities remain vigilant as coronavirus death toll tops 100

B.C., Canadian universities remain vigilant as coronavirus death toll tops 100

Canadian universities with significant international student populations and extensive exchange programs in Asia are each taking unique approaches to how to respond to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak in China — although everyone shares one key measu
UPDATED: Court authorizes $5-million loan to Squamish’s Quest University

UPDATED: Court authorizes $5-million loan to Squamish’s Quest University

The school has been granted an extension on its financial protection, which will last until the end of May
MLA Sonia Furstenau announces bid to become leader of B.C. Green Party

MLA Sonia Furstenau announces bid to become leader of B.C. Green Party

First-term Cowichan Valley MLA Sonia Furstenau is the first into the race to succeed Andrew Weaver as leader of the B.C. Green Party. Furstenau made the announcement at a Monday morning news conference accompanied by six people who endorsed her bid.
Proposed new Squamish firehall increases in price and loses carbon-neutral-ready design

Proposed new Squamish firehall increases in price and loses carbon-neutral-ready design

New Valleycliffe firehall to be a post-disaster building that will allow muni to carry out emergency operations even after a disaster hits
SNC Lavalin picked as a consultant for Squamish diking project

SNC Lavalin picked as a consultant for Squamish diking project

One councillor raises questions about allegations against company
UVic aims to reduce carbon footprint in $225M fund

UVic aims to reduce carbon footprint in $225M fund

UVic financial officials are planning to adjust their investments to reflect a commitment to reducing carbon emissions and combating climate change.
Consultation aims to strike a balance on assisted dying

Consultation aims to strike a balance on assisted dying

Discussions on how to update eligibility requirements for medical assistance in dying are starkly different now that doctors have experience with the practice, says Justice Minister David Lametti.
Highway 4 reopens for all vehicles after blast triggered rockfall

Highway 4 reopens for all vehicles after blast triggered rockfall

A section of Highway 4 reopened Saturday night after a rockfall spilled onto the roadway overnight Wednesday, cutting off Tofino and Ucluelet from the rest of the Island. The province issued a traffic advisory at 8 p.m.