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Summer drought deals ‘devastating loss’ to western red cedar, B.C.’s official tree

Summer drought deals ‘devastating loss’ to western red cedar, B.C.’s official tree

Parksville is dealing with the “devastating loss of cedar trees in our parks” and is pinning the blame on summer droughts. Dry weather does not agree with western red cedars, B.C.’s official tree. They fare best in cool, wet environments.
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Private clinics can continue to bill for MRI imaging until April, Dix says

Private clinics can continue to bill for MRI imaging until April, Dix says

VANCOUVER — Private clinics offering MRI diagnostics will be allowed to bill patients directly for six more months while the provincial health care system ramps up its own MRI services.
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B.C. cannabis consumers may face 10% provincial pot tax

B.C. cannabis consumers may face 10% provincial pot tax

Revenue from levy will be needed to offset costs to cities and towns of legalization, Union of B.C. Municipalities president says
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B.C.’s old-growth forests at 'dangerous threshold'

B.C.’s old-growth forests at 'dangerous threshold'

Sierra Club says only 21 per cent of trees older than 250 years remaining on Vancouver Island
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Pot legalization will mean more work for police in B.C.: RCMP official

Pot legalization will mean more work for police in B.C.: RCMP official

New regulations governing production and sale of cannabis to require greater interaction between police, local councils
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Province promises more childcare spaces for B.C. families

Province promises more childcare spaces for B.C. families

BC NDP government announces community partnerships via UBCM
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Campfire ban lifted in Squamish

Campfire ban lifted in Squamish

Effective noon today, you can spark up a small blaze by your tent again
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Flex time may replace fixed timetables at Sea to Sky Schools

Flex time may replace fixed timetables at Sea to Sky Schools

Supt. Lisa McCullough says officials hope this will become the norm for K to 12
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Squamish Nation hereditary Chief Ian Campbell steps away from Vancouver’s mayoral race

Squamish Nation hereditary Chief Ian Campbell steps away from Vancouver’s mayoral race

Squamish Nation hereditary Chief Ian Campbell has announced he will be withdrawing from the Vancouver mayoral race. Multiple media outlets reported his decision, which came as a surprise to many.
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‘Outlet bandit’ strikes at YVR

‘Outlet bandit’ strikes at YVR

After hours of travel, one reprieve an airport can offer is a little juice to refresh worn-out electronic devices.
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