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Camping reservations to open at popular Joffre Lakes

Camping reservations to open at popular Joffre Lakes

Those without a reservation will be turned away
Almost 80 per cent of B.C. residents concerned about measles, says new poll

Almost 80 per cent of B.C. residents concerned about measles, says new poll

Insights West survey also found that more than 20 per cent of residents are doubtful about the effectiveness of vaccines
Vancouver Island man convicted in North Van crab poaching case

Vancouver Island man convicted in North Van crab poaching case

A man who poached crab in the middle of the night in an area of Vancouver Harbour closed to all crab fishing has been banned from commercial fishing for 10 years and has had the boat he was using and all his crabbing gear forfeited to the Crown.
Harbour Air to add zero-emission electric plane; aims to convert whole fleet

Harbour Air to add zero-emission electric plane; aims to convert whole fleet

A transition from seaplane to e-plane is set to begin. Harbour Air is embarking on what is believed to be a world first, adding an electric plane to its fleet — a zero-emission aircraft powered by a 750-horsepower electric motor.
Province brings in tax credit to help spur liquefied natural gas investment

Province brings in tax credit to help spur liquefied natural gas investment

My Sea to Sky and Green Party call foul on the move, which they say ignores climate change
Former president of Pacific Northwest outdoor club dies in fall in Whistler Blackcomb backcountry

Former president of Pacific Northwest outdoor club dies in fall in Whistler Blackcomb backcountry

Incident occurred Saturday on the north slope of Decker Mountain
What happens to ferries and defence vessels at the end of their lives?

What happens to ferries and defence vessels at the end of their lives?

Squamish conservationist wants more done to ensure massive vessels don’t become abandoned or derelict boats once they are retired
Students and elders harvest herring roe for the first time in a century in Atl’Kitsem

Students and elders harvest herring roe for the first time in a century in Atl’Kitsem

With the return of the herring, so has the opportunity to harvest ch’em’esh
Be bat aware this spring in Squamish

Be bat aware this spring in Squamish

Report any sightings to the BC Community Bat Program
Meet the Vancouverite poised to lead B.C.’s 43,000 teachers

Meet the Vancouverite poised to lead B.C.’s 43,000 teachers

BC Teachers’ Federation president-elect Teri Mooring takes over her new position in June.