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COUNCIL CUT: Bulk sewage tipping and potable water fees increased

COUNCIL CUT: Bulk sewage tipping and potable water fees increased

The District is upping its fees for sewage tipping and bulk potable water, a move which may hit the pocketbooks of any major community events held here in town.
Squamish hospital and nursing home not keeping pace with population, say 22 seniors

Squamish hospital and nursing home not keeping pace with population, say 22 seniors

Upgrades have been made to local care and transfers ensure needs of patients met: VCH
COUNCIL CUT: Tenders awarded

COUNCIL CUT: Tenders awarded

Sewer forcemains, landfill vertical expansion and the annual paving contract
Another conservation officer added for the summer in Squamish

Another conservation officer added for the summer in Squamish

Seasonal officers added to B.C. Conservation Officer Service
Cyclist rides 365 days in a row to spread message about mental health

Cyclist rides 365 days in a row to spread message about mental health

In a manner of speaking, both mother and son have found themselves on a marathon.
Coast Guard considers what to do with boats, following post-Squamish windstorm removals

Coast Guard considers what to do with boats, following post-Squamish windstorm removals

Authority says no one has claimed vessels, but local man says he has approached them
Orcas spotted off Cates Park in North Van (VIDEO)

Orcas spotted off Cates Park in North Van (VIDEO)

Deep Cove residents and visitors had quite the sight mid-Tuesday morning when a pod of orcas surfaced in the inlet. Some members of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, including Dennis Thomas, went out on a boat to get a closer look at the killer whales.
Vancouver MEC store joins union

Vancouver MEC store joins union

United Food and commercial workers union 1518 has been organizing in Whistler over past two years
Elizabeth May’s ‘Big Fat Green Wedding’; photos of ceremony and reception

Elizabeth May’s ‘Big Fat Green Wedding’; photos of ceremony and reception

As Green Party Leader Elizabeth May and retired entrepreneur John Kidder looked at each other at the altar of Christ Church Cathedral on Monday, May wiped a single tear from her soon-to-be husband’s face.
Employer Health Tax having unintended consequences on small business

Employer Health Tax having unintended consequences on small business

B.C.’s new Employer Health Tax (EHT) has only been in effect since Jan. 1, but small businesses are already warning of the potential unintended side effects it could have on their bottom line. The EHT is a 2.