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Cats killing birds: Margaret Atwood and Angel Catbird to the rescue

Cats killing birds: Margaret Atwood and Angel Catbird to the rescue

Keep cats safe by keeping them indoors, author says. That keeps keeps birds safe, too
Unravelling an unprecedented natural disaster – why is B.C. burning every summer?

Unravelling an unprecedented natural disaster – why is B.C. burning every summer?

UBC forestry scientist says a major re-think of forest management is needed immediately
More than four-in-ten Canadian employers feeling a skills shortage: ManPower

More than four-in-ten Canadian employers feeling a skills shortage: ManPower

Low unemployment and a tightening labour market have led to a significant talent shortage in Canada, according to a new survey from Manpower Group. Forty-one per cent of employers across the country said they are having trouble filling jobs.
New bus routes effective September

New bus routes effective September

BC Transit says the routes will improve service to Quest University and Garibaldi Village
Woodfibre LNG announces new president

Woodfibre LNG announces new president

David Keane, former president of the BC LNG Alliance will lead Squamish project
Earthview images show smoke from B.C. wildfires is spreading across Canada

Earthview images show smoke from B.C. wildfires is spreading across Canada

NASA satellite images show how the fires raging across B.C. are affecting air quality in other provinces
Wildlife hotspot marked

Wildlife hotspot marked

District of Squamish urging people to keep their dogs on a leash on the trails behind Shannon Estates and the Virescence townhomes
Squamish currently hot spot in Canada

Squamish currently hot spot in Canada

Yep, it is hot, Squamish. In fact, the Squamish airport is the hot spot for all of Canada, according to Environment Canada. It is 34°C at the airport. The coldest spot in the country is the Sachs Harbour Airport in the Northwest Territories at -5.
Judge says Ticketfly can recover funds it lost after Pemby Fest cancellation

Judge says Ticketfly can recover funds it lost after Pemby Fest cancellation

Ticket vendor reportedly lost $7.9M it refunded to ticketholders following event's bankruptcy last year
Riders endured up to four-sailing waits Friday on Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay route

Riders endured up to four-sailing waits Friday on Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay route

B.C. Ferries reported a four-sailing wait on its Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay route on Friday afternoon and evening, with someone at the back of the line at 3:15 p.m. having to wait until 8 p.m. to board.