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Transit on-demand, coming to Squamish BC Transit is launching an on-demand pick-up service in Squamish on March 30.

Transit on-demand, coming to Squamish

16 Canadian firms backed U.S. politicians who voted to deny 2020 election results, finds report Several firms—including Fortis, TC Energy, Enbridge and Domtar—have major footprints in B.C.

16 Canadian firms backed U.S. politicians who voted to deny 2020 election results, finds report

Kayaker rescued after clinging to piling for nine hours off Comox Marina The 29-year-old’s cries for help were initially dismissed as the barks of sea lions.

Kayaker rescued after clinging to piling for nine hours off Comox Marina

Squamish youth report: Inspirational young musician wins talent show Sebastian Cronier played an original symphony at Squamish Has Talent.

Squamish youth report: Inspirational young musician wins talent show

Rob Shaw: B.C. budget backlash sends Eby government tumbling in new poll Survey shows Conservatives opening their largest recorded lead as voters say it may be time to move on from BC NDP

Rob Shaw: B.C. budget backlash sends Eby government tumbling in new poll

Les Leyne: MLA says assessment change aims to stop value drop after Aboriginal title decision The changes says the B.C. Assessment Authority is “not required to consider any restriction” placed on the use of land by any entity other than the Crown or local governments.

Les Leyne: MLA says assessment change aims to stop value drop after Aboriginal title decision

Buffer zones to be extended for schools, added for places of worship The proposed legislation will extend by two years so-called “safe‑access zones” at schools and establish new ones at mosques, temples, gurdwaras, synagogues and churches.

Buffer zones to be extended for schools, added for places of worship

Registration of U.S. nurses in B.C. soars amid recruitment push This summer, Alex Alvarez will pack her belongings and make the 3,500-kilometre trek with her husband, young son and Boston Terrier from Anchorage, Alaska, to Nanaimo, B.C. — a city she's never visited — to work as a registered nurse.

Registration of U.S. nurses in B.C. soars amid recruitment push

'Lego brings people together': B.C. woman turns neurodivergent traits into a business boon A Gabriola Island resident has made a living off of nothing but Lego for years.

'Lego brings people together': B.C. woman turns neurodivergent traits into a business boon

Trump says Iran war could be over soon, but oil disruption would trigger harsher US strikes DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S.

Trump says Iran war could be over soon, but oil disruption would trigger harsher US strikes

ChatGPT helped B.C. shooter plan attack despite employee warnings, claims lawsuit Lawsuit alleges OpenAI’s artificial intelligence model created a ‘trusted confidante’ that fostered dependency in Tumbler Ridge shooter

ChatGPT helped B.C. shooter plan attack despite employee warnings, claims lawsuit

Trump says Iran war could be over soon, then increases threats if global oil supplies are disrupted DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the war against Iran may be short-lived despite the country's selection of a new hard-line supreme leader to oversee the fight for the Islamic theocracy’s survival.

Trump says Iran war could be over soon, then increases threats if global oil supplies are disrupted

Critical minerals collide with tourism in B.C. resort town As one B.C. resort town battles a proposed magnesium mine, it fears the project will derail its thriving tourism economy and pose serious health risks

Critical minerals collide with tourism in B.C. resort town

Squamish editorial: Don’t be a doofus driver Drivers on the Sea to Sky Highway are being put on notice this month as BC Highway Patrol launches targeted campaigns against distracted driving and seatbelt violations, with steep fines for anyone caught using a phone behind the wheel.

Squamish editorial: Don’t be a doofus driver

Oil prices and markets seesaw over uncertainty of war as Iran names new leader DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Oil prices surged and markets slid Monday after hard-line Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei was chosen to succeed his late father as Iran's supreme leader, signaling that Iran was digging in 10 days into the war launch

Oil prices and markets seesaw over uncertainty of war as Iran names new leader

Raccoons like puzzles according to Vancouver researchers They kept solving puzzles even though there weren't any marshmallows.

Raccoons like puzzles according to Vancouver researchers

Capilano University and Squamish Public Library sign MOU to expand learning programs CapU and the Squamish Public Library have signed a memorandum of understanding that formalizes years of collaboration—and sets the stage for expanded programming tied to the university’s return to town.

Capilano University and Squamish Public Library sign MOU to expand learning programs

Non-profit launches $50,000 drive for temporary indoor skate park at Oceanfront Squamish After years of rainouts, Squamish Skateboard Association is moving closer to an all-weather solution: a temporary indoor facility on Squamish's oceanfront.

Non-profit launches $50,000 drive for temporary indoor skate park at Oceanfront Squamish

Oil prices jump and markets slide as Iran names new supreme leader and digs in DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Oil prices surged and stock markets slid Monday after hard-line Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei was chosen to succeed his late father as Iran's supreme leader.

Oil prices jump and markets slide as Iran names new supreme leader and digs in

Rob Shaw: Fringe social issues keep hijacking B.C. legislature OneBC MLAs have turned a routine legislative step into daily culture-war spectacles built for social media

Rob Shaw: Fringe social issues keep hijacking B.C. legislature

Voting begins in NDP leadership race, Singh's successor to be named March 29 OTTAWA — Voting began today in the NDP leadership race, with a March 28 deadline for party members to cast their votes. A party official says 100,000 members are eligible to vote in the election.

Voting begins in NDP leadership race, Singh's successor to be named March 29

NDP leadership voting begins, Singh's successor announced on March 29 OTTAWA — Voting has begun in the NDP leadership race with a March 28 deadline for members to cast their vote. A party official says that there are 100,000 members who are eligible to vote in the election.

NDP leadership voting begins, Singh's successor announced on March 29

Independent MLA introduces bill calling for controlled entry to schools Jordan Kealy, who represents Peace River North, says school safety cannot be taken for granted following last month’s mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

Independent MLA introduces bill calling for controlled entry to schools

Iran names Khamenei's son to succeed him, signaling no letup in war as oil prices surge DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran named the hard-line Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his late father as supreme leader on Monday, signaling no letup in the war launched by the United States and Israel.

Iran names Khamenei's son to succeed him, signaling no letup in war as oil prices surge

Nightly lane closures planned for Ironworkers Memorial Bridge The Ministry of Transportation and Transit’s maintenance contractor will complete deck and joint repairs on the bridge March 8 to 17.

Nightly lane closures planned for Ironworkers Memorial Bridge

Where are things at with the Woodfibre LNG project and associated pipeline? FortisBC’s tunnel beneath the Squamish Estuary is nearing the finish line, but the District of Squamish is escalating concerns about what’s coming out of it. Council voted 6–1 to tell the BC Energy Regulator it does not support increasing permitted effluent volumes tied to the Eagle Mountain–Woodfibre gas pipeline project.

Where are things at with the Woodfibre LNG project and associated pipeline?

Squamish council backs timeline changes for Garibaldi Springs community amenities Some of the community benefits promised under Squamish’s Garibaldi Springs development are running behind schedule, prompting council to approve amendments that reset key timelines.

Squamish council backs timeline changes for Garibaldi Springs community amenities

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Moving to permanent daylight time Participate in our next community poll.

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Moving to permanent daylight time

Closure of North Vancouver Waldorf high school leaves students in shock The school has been a sanctuary for kids who struggle in the public system, parents say.

Closure of North Vancouver Waldorf high school leaves students in shock

As Canada's population growth slows, an economic shift emerges The effects of slowing population growth have started to show up in some sectors of the economy, more than a year after the federal government reduced its immigration targets.

As Canada's population growth slows, an economic shift emerges