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50,000 sign petition urging insurance companies to drop Trans Mountain coverage

50,000 sign petition urging insurance companies to drop Trans Mountain coverage

Lead insurer has renewed contract with Canadian government
Teachers continue collective bargaining with province

Teachers continue collective bargaining with province

Class size and composition are foremost says Sea to Sky Teachers' Association president
London Drugs tests pharmaceutical delivery with drone over Pacific

London Drugs tests pharmaceutical delivery with drone over Pacific

What happened: London Drugs, Canada Post and InDro Robotics successfully complete drug delivery via drone Why it matters: The delivery represents the next step in the commercialization of drone services Forget about over-the-counter medications — Lon
School districts grapple with high rates of vaping

School districts grapple with high rates of vaping

Whistler Secondary School removes student-bathroom doors as part of strategy to deal with issue
UPDATED: Paraglider in Squamish in life-threatening condition

UPDATED: Paraglider in Squamish in life-threatening condition

First responders dispatched to medical emergency off the Stawamus Chief
Bobcat takes a swim in Narrows Inlet

Bobcat takes a swim in Narrows Inlet

Gibsons-based photographer Dolf Vermeulen and his friends were treated to a chance encounter with a bobcat swimming in Narrows Inlet Aug. 20. They were exploring Narrows Inlet in their 14-foot aluminum boat on Aug.
Province investigating possible environmental destruction in Squamish

Province investigating possible environmental destruction in Squamish

Riparian damage allegedly occurred in Legacy Ridge area, near Quest University
Timbit treat for bear nets Victoria man $2,000 fine

Timbit treat for bear nets Victoria man $2,000 fine

A Victoria man who posted photos of himself feeding a bear doughnut holes along the Alaska Highway pleaded guilty in provincial court. Randy Scott, 31, was charged along with Megan Hiltz on Oct. 15, 2018, by the B.C.
New task force aims to bring more women to trades

New task force aims to bring more women to trades

A new task force has been assembled to develop a strategy to attract and retain women in the trades across Canada.
Squamish parent creates mental health resource list for students

Squamish parent creates mental health resource list for students

How to find local help for your child