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Squamish Nation to create housing authority

Squamish Nation to create housing authority

Plan to build 1,000 units on reserve lands in North Van, Squamish Valley moves forward
Wildfires to be major issue at UBCM conference

Wildfires to be major issue at UBCM conference

As more than 560 wildfires burn across B.C. and most of the province is blanketed in smoke, local governments in the Interior are appealing to the federal and provincial governments for help to protect their cities from future fires.
Federal ruling emboldens Squamish Nation

Federal ruling emboldens Squamish Nation

After Federal Court of Appeal rules in favour of First Nations’ rights, Khelsilem says door is not shut on future negotiations
Is this the most distracted driver in B.C.?

Is this the most distracted driver in B.C.?

Phone in hand, book in lap, Cheetos in easy reach... could you be more distracted while driving?
Immigration agreement could attract more labour to Sea to Sky Corridor

Immigration agreement could attract more labour to Sea to Sky Corridor

More Australians eligible to work in Canada
‘EXTREME BEAR ACTIVITY’ forces closure of two Metro Vancouver trails

‘EXTREME BEAR ACTIVITY’ forces closure of two Metro Vancouver trails

Heads up if you were headed out to do some exploring in Lynn Headwaters Regional Park: Due to “EXTREME BEAR ACTIVITY” two trails are now closed.
'More was required of Canada': Court delivers stunning blow to Trans Mountain pipeline

'More was required of Canada': Court delivers stunning blow to Trans Mountain pipeline

The Trans Mountain pipeline project has been delivered a stunning blow by the Federal Court of Appeal.
UPDATED: Sea to Sky school district adopts LGBTQ-friendly policies

UPDATED: Sea to Sky school district adopts LGBTQ-friendly policies

Motion passes without opposition
B.C. files a lawsuit against opioid industry

B.C. files a lawsuit against opioid industry

The Province of B.C. has filed a class action lawsuit against more than 40 different opioid drug companies.
Mayor Patricia Heintzman not seeking re-election

Mayor Patricia Heintzman not seeking re-election

Post-political life will include working to create a Squamish art centre