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Doors of two Squamish cannabis dispensaries remain closed

Doors of two Squamish cannabis dispensaries remain closed

Thirty days after notice of seizure, an update from 99 North and Grass Roots Medicinal
Switch to permanent Daylight Savings Time reckless: sleep scientists

Switch to permanent Daylight Savings Time reckless: sleep scientists

"It’s not about personal preference. We’re talking about how light affects our physiology," says SFU sleep scientist
Here are the winners of The Growler’s 2019 Craft Beer Readers’ Choice Awards

Here are the winners of The Growler’s 2019 Craft Beer Readers’ Choice Awards

It’s the festive season, so let’s celebrate all the incredible craft beer being brewed in our province — and what better way to do that than with the Growler’s 2019 B.C.
Upgrades may finally be coming to Squamish's most dangerous intersection

Upgrades may finally be coming to Squamish's most dangerous intersection

Designs being finalized, consultation to follow
Squamish Search and Rescue units prep for winter season

Squamish Search and Rescue units prep for winter season

Winter is coming to first responder calls — what to expect
Not so merry: Trio of snowmen recalled Canada-wide due to ‘injury hazard’

Not so merry: Trio of snowmen recalled Canada-wide due to ‘injury hazard’

They may look like a merry trio, but officials are warning that a three-pack of bendable snowmen could cause you harm. The festive trio are sold across Canada at Costco and they were manufactured in Hong Kong by Grand Crea Manufactory Ltd.
FortisBC sues after 2017 fire at Tilbury LNG plant

FortisBC sues after 2017 fire at Tilbury LNG plant

FortisBC Energy Inc. is suing a group of insurers and the designers of an incinerator that failed after a fire at the Tilbury liquefied natural gas plant in Delta in 2017.
UBC’s board of governors bows to pressure to divest from fossil fuels

UBC’s board of governors bows to pressure to divest from fossil fuels

The University of BC’s board of governors has declared climate change an emergency and now plans to divest its endowment fund from fossil fuels.
Squamish Fire Rescue responds to call in Brackendale

Squamish Fire Rescue responds to call in Brackendale

Squamish Fire Rescue has responded to a call in Brackendale. A firetruck using was seen around 5:45 p.m. in the 1500-block of Eagle Run Drive. Neighbours alerted residents of the home about the fire when smoke was seen hovering over the building.
Squamish will be an intervener on Supreme Court hearing on carbon pricing

Squamish will be an intervener on Supreme Court hearing on carbon pricing

The municipality, along with others, will argue in favour of carbon tax