Pique Newsmagazine

Canadian family in Qatar says passport delay blocked escape as missiles flew As Iranian missiles struck Qatar following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, a Canadian mother with ties to Squamish says her family was unable to leave because her nearly two-year-old son’s renewed Canadian passport had not arrived—and Canada’s embassy services were unreachable when they needed emergency documents.

Canadian family in Qatar says passport delay blocked escape as missiles flew

B.C. phosphate mine penalized $23K for 122 environmental monitoring failures Australian-owned mining company penalized for multi-year data gaps at a B.C. mine site looking to supply critical mineral for fertilizer and EV batteries

B.C. phosphate mine penalized $23K for 122 environmental monitoring failures

B.C. Appeal Court upholds prison sentence in fatal 2021 Whistler taxi stabbing Judges find appellant’s late cooperation with authorities did not justify deeper sentence reduction after manslaughter conviction

B.C. Appeal Court upholds prison sentence in fatal 2021 Whistler taxi stabbing

Tegan Cruz snares bronze at Crankworx Rotorua Air DH Ryan Gilchrist wins, Dane Jewett and Jake Polito qualify for Whip-off final

Tegan Cruz snares bronze at Crankworx Rotorua Air DH

Anderson, Daling and Hicks sweep boys senior podium in Silver Star Fellow Whistler Valley Snowboard Club members Lyra Xu, Mia Guadagni Richmond finish second and third among senior girls

Anderson, Daling and Hicks sweep boys senior podium in Silver Star

Kirk LaPointe: Bill 9 shrinks B.C.'s right to know Changes to the province's freedom of information law strengthen government powers at the expense of public trust

Kirk LaPointe: Bill 9 shrinks B.C.'s right to know

Letter: When the bombs drop in Whistler 'The irony of hoping that tomorrow the bombs will be dropped in Whistler after another winter storm, while so many people in the world right now are closing their ears, sheltering from them'

Letter: When the bombs drop in Whistler

One year in: B.C.'s U.S. alcohol ban hurts wine festival, import agents The prohibition has rankled U.S. officials, reduced consumer choice and caused havoc for some in local alcohol-related industries

One year in: B.C.'s U.S. alcohol ban hurts wine festival, import agents

'Comfort carts' aim to ease ER waits for seniors The carts, equipped with everything from blankets to neck pillows, will be available at 13 Island hospitals.

'Comfort carts' aim to ease ER waits for seniors

Whistler Blackcomb reports rock slide near Whistler's Peak Chair Whistler Peak and the Peak Express Chair will remain closed until further notice

Whistler Blackcomb reports rock slide near Whistler's Peak Chair

Whistler 'managing well through change,' mayor tells business leaders The annual address to business leaders highlighted worker housing, Indigenous partnerships and economic uncertainty facing resort community

Whistler 'managing well through change,' mayor tells business leaders

Tagged great white shark detected in waters off Vancouver Island The great white shark is one of six mature females that were tagged off California last October as part of a project to determine where the top predators give birth.

Tagged great white shark detected in waters off Vancouver Island

Canada will 'do its part' to help IEA release of oil reserves: Hodgson OTTAWA — Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson said Wednesday Canada will "do its part" to lower the cost of oil globally as a bloc of nations looks to tame the surge in energy prices triggered by the war in the Middle East.

Canada will 'do its part' to help IEA release of oil reserves: Hodgson

Mario Canseco: Older voters remain the biggest barrier to electoral reform Research Co. polling shows younger Canadians favour proportional voting systems while the country’s most reliable voters remain satisfied with first-past-the-post

Mario Canseco: Older voters remain the biggest barrier to electoral reform

Vail Resorts shares fall as weak snowfall hits quarterly results Late Rocky Mountain snows drove double-digit drop in skier visits, while advance Epic Pass sales helped goose lift revenue

Vail Resorts shares fall as weak snowfall hits quarterly results

Swifties could get Vancouver concert refunds after deal with StubHub on ticketing VICTORIA — People who purchased tickets for Taylor Swift's concerts in Vancouver through a resale platform may be eligible for a refund.

Swifties could get Vancouver concert refunds after deal with StubHub on ticketing

Body of 78-year-old missing skier found beyond Whistler Blackcomb boundary Authorities say the skier appears to have inadvertently travelled beyond the resort boundary while skiing alone

Body of 78-year-old missing skier found beyond Whistler Blackcomb boundary

‘Out/side’ call for artists aims to centre queer experiences in Sea to Sky arts scene Show running May 27 to July 18 aims to explore belonging, visibility and community in the Sea to Sky

‘Out/side’ call for artists aims to centre queer experiences in Sea to Sky arts scene

Deal reached with StubHub on ticketing practices for Vancouver Taylor Swift concerts Swifties could be eligible for a refund.

Deal reached with StubHub on ticketing practices for Vancouver Taylor Swift concerts

Whistler Freeride Club sweeps U12 boys podium in Revelstoke Torger Frail, Simon Grewal place first and second respectively in U15 boys snowboard event

Whistler Freeride Club sweeps U12 boys podium in Revelstoke

Whistler taps two senior leaders for corporate services and finance roles Lizzy Ambler to lead Corporate Services and Public Safety division while longtime RMOW finance manager Ashley Palmer moves into director role

Whistler taps two senior leaders for corporate services and finance roles

Pokémon cards are a hot commodity, and B.C. thieves aren't playing around Pokémon cards have gone from being a childhood playground game to valuable investments — some worth thousands or even millions of dollars — making them a lucrative target for thieves.

Pokémon cards are a hot commodity, and B.C. thieves aren't playing around

National housing supply made strides in 2025 amid weak demand, condo struggles: CMHC New supply was met with subdued demand, slower population growth and persistent cost pressures facing potential buyers.

National housing supply made strides in 2025 amid weak demand, condo struggles: CMHC

Top dog: Labrador retriever continues dominance as Canada's most popular breed It has topped the list for 32 straight years.

Top dog: Labrador retriever continues dominance as Canada's most popular breed

Don't leave cash on the table: experts give advice on how to maximize your tax return Couples should also remember they can further lower their tax bills by combining expenses.

Don't leave cash on the table: experts give advice on how to maximize your tax return

Lower colorectal cancer screening age to 45 from 50, Canadian Cancer Society urges The survival rate is less than 15 per cent when it's found in advanced stages.

Lower colorectal cancer screening age to 45 from 50, Canadian Cancer Society urges

Victoria to host viewing party at legislature for World Cup qualifiers The games will be shown on a big screen on March 31 on the lawn on Belleville Street.

Victoria to host viewing party at legislature for World Cup qualifiers

Rob Shaw: Eby sounds alarm on B.C. housing slowdown as minister looks the other way Premier worries stalled condo towers could trigger a future supply crunch but Christine Boyle insists housing activity remains strong

Rob Shaw: Eby sounds alarm on B.C. housing slowdown as minister looks the other way

Whistler influencer Macaila Wagner joins international media junket for Pixar film 'Hoppers' The movie stars Jon Hamm and Piper Curda, and is directed by Daniel Chong

Whistler influencer Macaila Wagner joins international media junket for Pixar film 'Hoppers'

Lower colorectal cancer screening age to 45 from 50, Canadian Cancer Society urges TORONTO — Michael Groves thought he had appendicitis. In January 2021, he went to the emergency department with abdominal pains, but after testing, medical staff ruled it out and he went home.

Lower colorectal cancer screening age to 45 from 50, Canadian Cancer Society urges