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Measles outbreak in Washington prompts health warning in B.C.

Measles outbreak in Washington prompts health warning in B.C.

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control is warning British Columbians to take precautions if they’re planning to travel to Washington state, where a state of emergency has been declared due to a measles outbreak in Clark County.
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Police close Porteau Cove Provincial Park to investigate after “items of interest" found

Police close Porteau Cove Provincial Park to investigate after “items of interest" found

Police say they closed Porteau Cove Provincial Park Sunday afternoon after items "of interest" were found in the water. Several divers at the park alerted RCMP about the items at about 1:30 p.m. Sunday.
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More students can apply for Lieutenant Governor's Medal

More students will now be eligible to apply for a post secondary award that recognizes contributions in support of inclusion, democracy and reconciliation, says the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.
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Who are the key people behind the drama at the legislature?

Who are the key people behind the drama at the legislature?

Speaker points to overseas trips, questionable retirement benefit, missing alcohol
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B.C. government deploys first blockchain tool

B.C. government deploys first blockchain tool

Beta version of OrgBook BC allows users to verify if an organization is legally incorporated in the province
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Squamish parks bus route renewed for summer 2019

Squamish parks bus route renewed for summer 2019

Council also discusses possible expansion to bus services in general
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Legislature workers fired for flagging expenses, adviser told

Legislature workers fired for flagging expenses, adviser told

Over the last several months, “an alarming number” of former legislature employees have contacted Speaker Darryl Plecas to say they were improperly fired after voicing concerns about how taxpayers’ money is being spent, says the Speaker’s chief of st
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Squamish council's early draft budget foresees net increase of tax revenue by 3.2 per cent

Squamish council's early draft budget foresees net increase of tax revenue by 3.2 per cent

Council also discusses funds for climate change staffer, marine strategy, paving, among other things
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Binge drinking on the rise in B.C., health officer says

Binge drinking on the rise in B.C., health officer says

Binge drinking is trending upward in British Columbia, says a report by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.
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Squamish mayor promises 125 new affordable housing units by 2022

Squamish mayor promises 125 new affordable housing units by 2022

Affordability, environment and economy are all key pieces of the District's strategic plan
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